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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting dish made with chicken breasts, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, broth, and noodles. This simple but delicious meal can be paired with crusty white bread, crunchy green salad, or eaten by itself. Any way you decide to eat it, you’ll enjoy it. 

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

This instant pot chicken noodle soup recipe is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. There’s no need to spend hours prepping and cooking when you can use the pressure cooker to make this incredible soup. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a meal that your whole family will love.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the butter.

When the butter is melted, add the onion, celery, and carrot to the pot.

Sauté until the carrots are softened, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with the spoon.

Add the water.

Place the chicken breast in the pot.

Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal the vent.

Set to pressure cook for 20 minutes.

When the cook time is up, allow the pot to naturally release pressure for five minutes, then do a quick release to remove remaining pressure.

Remove the chicken from the pot and set the pot to sauté mode.

Add the egg noodles and stir to mix.

Allow the soup to simmer for 5 minutes, until the noodles are cooked.

While the noodles are cooking, chop the chicken into small pieces.

Return the chicken to the pot when ready to serve.

 

Expert Tips 

These expert tips and tricks will ensure you get the best instant pot chicken soup every time. 

• If you add more broth or vegetables, you don’t need to increase the cooking time. 
• Seal the lid correctly and set the venting knob to the closed position otherwise, steam will escape, and the food won’t cook correctly.  
• If you use frozen chicken, increase the cooking time by 5 minutes. 
• If you use cooked chicken reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes. 
• Use the best chicken broth you can find at the grocery store, or use homemade broth.  

Variations 

This chicken soup is delicious as it is, but you can easily make changes depending on what you like or what you have in your pantry or fridge. Here are some ideas to get you started. 

• You can use pre-shredded or frozen vegetables in a bag to save you the time of cutting them for this soup. 
• Use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken breasts for even more flavor in your soup.
• Add other vegetables like peas, asparagus, mushrooms, corn, potatoes, or green beans to the soup.  
• Use chicken thighs or a whole chicken instead of chicken breasts. 
• Make instant pot chicken noodle soup creamy by stirring in a splash of heavy cream after you open the lid. 

How to Serve 

This delicious instant pot chicken noodle soup pairs well with side dishes like roasted brussel sprouts with bacon, oven roasted garlic parmesan asparagus, or sheet pan roasted broccoli. 

How to Store 

Refrigerator: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. 

Reheat: Scoop some soup into a bowl and heat it up in the microwave. You can also pour all the leftovers into a pot and heat it up on the stove.  

Freeze: If you have a lot of leftover soup or you want to make it in advance, you can freeze it for later. Scoop two cups into a quart-size freezer bag, label and date it, and lay it in the freezer. Repeat until all the soup is bagged. Once the soup is frozen, you can turn it upright to save space in your freezer. 

FAQs 

Can you cook the noodles at the same time as the chicken in an instant pot? 

It’s best if you cook the chicken first, remove the chicken, and then cook the noodles. This will keep them firm and pleasant to eat and from getting mushy. 

Can I use frozen chicken in instant pot soup?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken in this soup since the instant pot will quickly bring the chicken from frozen to cooked. This is good because the chicken moves through the temperature danger zone quickly. 

What are the best noodles for chicken noodle soup?   

Traditionally egg noodles are used in chicken soup, however, you can use whichever kind of noodle you like best. You can even make homemade noodles.