Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (Printer-Friendly)

Hearty soup with tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles made quickly in your Instant Pot.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Soup Base

06 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Pasta

12 - 6 ounces egg noodles

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Oil

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil, then sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Place chicken breasts or thighs on top of the vegetables.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and add thyme, parsley, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
05 - Lock the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
06 - Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
07 - Remove chicken to a plate and shred using two forks.
08 - Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode again. Add egg noodles and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
09 - Return shredded chicken to the pot, stir to combine, and adjust seasoning as needed.
10 - Discard the bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It delivers that deep home cooked broth flavor without you having to stand over a steaming pot for three hours.
  • The pressure cooking process makes the chicken incredibly tender enough to shred with just a gentle pull of a fork.
02 -
  • If you leave the noodles in the hot soup for too long after cooking, they will absorb all the liquid and become very soft.
  • Adding a tiny splash of lemon juice at the very end brightens all the savory flavors and makes the soup taste much fresher.
03 -
  • Always scrape the bottom of the pot after sautéing the vegetables to prevent a burn notice during the pressure cycle.
  • Using a mix of both chicken breasts and thighs gives you the best balance of lean meat and flavorful juices.
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