Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup: Comfort in Every Sip
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is a cozy meal that brings warmth and flavor in only 30 minutes.
Equipment
- - Instant Pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or coconut oil
- 1 medium Onion Diced into ½-inch pieces
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 4 medium Carrots Cut into ½-inch rounds
- 4 ribs Celery Diced into ½-inch pieces
For the Herbs & Spices
- 0.5 tsp Thyme Dried or fresh
- 1 tsp Oregano Dried or fresh
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving
- 0.75 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Broth & Noodles
- 8 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
- 6 oz Egg Noodles Barilla recommended for texture
For Finishing Touches
- Fresh Parsley Optional garnish
Instructions
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat your Instant Pot on sauté mode and drizzle in olive oil. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, stirring for about 3 minutes until softened. Introduce minced garlic, sautéing for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Broth & Seasonings: Turn off the sauté function, then pour in the chicken broth. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot for extra flavor. Stir in thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper, and gently place the chicken breasts in the broth.
- Pressure Cook Chicken: Securely seal the lid of the Instant Pot. Set it to high pressure for 7 minutes. After cooking, allow a natural release for 10 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining steam.
- Shred Chicken & Cook Noodles: Remove the cooked chicken and shred it with two forks. Bring the broth to a simmer, then stir in the egg noodles. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
- Final Assembly: Return the shredded chicken to the pot, taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot for that extra burst of color and flavor.
Notes
Serve with crusty rolls for a delightful pairing. Freeze leftovers without noodles for up to 3 months.