This is the most luscious and satisfying Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup recipe! With rich chicken stock, chicken breast and chicken thighs, carrots, onions, garlic and celery, fresh herbs and spices, and so much love! It’s so scrumptious and slurpilicious you won’t be able to stop with just one bowl!
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Why I Love Instant Pot Chicken Recipes!
Have you taken the plunge and purchased an Instant Pot yet? I was on the fence about them last year but I made the “nice list” and Santa came through for me. I became the happy owner of the DUO Plus 6Qt 9-in-1 Instant Pot (<-affiliate link). Isn’t she pretty?
I should also clarify that the true name of this kitchen appliance is an "Instant Pot" not an "InstaPot".
I know many people call it by both names but I just wanted to keep you informed and looking brilliant when you're chatting about it at the water cooler or in your MOPS group. But I don't judge so call it whatever makes you happy!
My favorite thing to cook in this ole’ girl has been chicken. It's always moist, and tender, it cooks in no time at all, without any supervision. #winning
Let’s take a minute and review my instant pot chicken recipe timeline… First, there was the Shredded Mexican Chicken (AMAZING - crazy popular by all readers) then came the Buffalo Chicken and Spaghetti Squash (ridiculously delicious and low-carb)... And next, came my comforting Instant Pot Chicken Thighs With Risotto, and these amazing Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings!
And today's chicken recipe happens to be another cozy crave-worthy meal! it's fall-apart tender chicken with veggies and the most yummy, flavor-infused chicken broth - Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup recipe!
It's so delectable and full of all the cozy ingredients! (PS: It's totally fine by me if you want to call it Insta Pot Chicken Noodle Soup.)
Ingredients for this Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- Chicken: I use both chicken breast and chicken thighs, skinless but bone-in.
- Seasonings: All you need is some salt and black pepper!
- Veggies: Onions, garlic, carrots, and celery make this instant pot soup hearty and nutritious.
- Herbs: The herbs are where you get all that fantastic flavor with parsley, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Chicken Stock: I especially like College Inn’s Bold Chicken Stock. It’s brimming with so much chicken flavor - what can I say? I’m all about as much rich deep flavor as I can get.
- Egg Noodles: I like to use Mueller's Hearty Homestyle Egg Noodles, they are really large and remind me of chicken and dumplings. Of course, you can use any kind of noodle, or egg noodles you choose. Be sure to check the cooking time of whatever noodles you use to prevent overcooking them.
- Parmesan Cheese: This is my secret weapon for taking Chicken Noodle Soup from ordinary to extraordinary! The grated Parmesan cheese adds a warm and rich flavor to the soup that takes it to a whole 'natha level!
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Soup
- First things first… turn your Instant Pot on to the sauté (high) mode and let it heat up, add your olive oil, onions, and garlic, and sauté 3 minutes.
2. Then stir in your carrots, celery, herbs, and spices.
3. Next, add your chicken stock, the chicken breast, and chicken thighs, cover and seal the lid and pressure cook for 15 minutes.
4. When the time is up, cover the pressure nozzle with a kitchen towel and release the pressure manually.
5. Remove the chicken from the pot and turn the pot to the sauté mode. When it starts to simmer add in your noodles.
6. Cook them for 6 minutes and turn the pot off. Meanwhile, shred your chicken and discard the bones. Stir in grated parmesan cheese and mix the chicken back in the soup.
7. Add some more fresh parsley and it’s ready to serve!
Instant Pot Chicken Soup OR Insta Pot Chicken Noodle Soup – whatever you call it, it is the most delicious flavorsome, and satisfying chicken noodle soup!
This recipe is sure to be one of your go-to soups this season! Enjoy my friend!
If you're still on the fence about the Instant Pot... read my Instant Pot Review here.
FAQ'S
This instant pot chicken soup is already plenty flavorful, but if you want to give it a little boost, add more parmesan cheese, or more salt, or throw in a dash of fresh lemon juice for some zing.
There's a reason chicken soup is often recommended to help get over a cold--thanks to all of the veggies and the lean protein from the chicken. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are perfect for boosting your immune system.
No, the pasta is simmered in the juices from the chicken and veggies after they have been pressure-cooked. Cooking the pasta in the flavorful broth is what gives it so much excellent flavor!
Looking for more amazing Chicken Soup Recipes?
- Thai Red Curry Chicken Soup
- Chicken And Green Chile Verde Soup
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken Salsa Verde Soup
- Slow Cooker Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup – the most luscious and satisfying Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe! With chicken stock, chicken breast and chicken thighs, carrots, onions, garlic and celery, fresh herbs and spices, and so much love! It’s so scrumptious you won’t be able to stop with just one bowl!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless bone-in chicken (I used bone-in chicken breast and bone-in chicken thighs), *see note
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to season the chicken)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (plus more to season the chicken)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh finely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme, rounded
- 1 bay leaf
- 7 cups chicken stock
- 6 ounces egg noodles (I used Mueller’s Hearty Homestyle Egg Noodles), *see note
- garnish with chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, and lemon wedges if desired
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Set Instant Pot to the saute setting – high. Add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Then pour in the chicken stock and add the chicken.
- Lock the Instant Pot lid into place and set the soup/broth pressure setting for 15 minutes. The IP will take 20-23 minutes to pressurize and then it will start counting down the cook time.
- Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, manually release pressure by rotating the valve to the “Venting” position. Although it's not "officially" recommended, many people choose to cover the nozzle loosely with a kitchen towel before releasing pressure.
- Venting should take about 5 minutes. Once complete, carefully unlock and remove the lid.
- Remove the chicken from the soup. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode. When the broth comes to a boil, add noodles, cook for about 5-6 minutes, then turn off (the package says to cook them longer but the noodles will continue to cook while in the pot).
- Shred with two forks, and discard the bones. Return the chicken to the pot. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as desired, and garnish with additional parsley. Serve with Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
*If you like more liquid in your soup, use less chicken (11/2 lbs) for this recipe.
*If desired, add a little more stock at the end to thin out the soup.
*There are different sizes of egg noddles. Mine were quite large. Whatever egg noodle you choose, a good rule of thumb is to cook them half the time the package suggests for this recipe.
* For this recipe I used the Duo Plus 6QT 9-in-1 Instant Pot!
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
8-10 ouncesAmount Per Serving Calories 368Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 4gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 85mgSodium 678mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 24g
Mike
I made this two nights ago and all I have to say is "Wow!" It was super easy to make, tasted amazing the first day, but the second day, AWESOME! Followed the recipe to the letter! I have an Instant Pot DUO 6 quart, bought it back in January 2016, just started using it in the last month or so and my mind is saying, "What took you so long, Mike???" This device is incredible! I also made baked beans and bacon recipe last week, good God, EVERYBODY raved over it! This little pot takes regular meals and SKYROCKETS the taste miles in the air! It's not difficult (you have to play with it some, get to know it, don't be afraid!) and it will make your dishes look and taste like you really know your stuff in the kitchen! Thank you Holly for this amazing recipe!
holly
Yayyy! That is so cool, Mike! I'm so glad you enjoyed the soup. I agree - the Instant Pot is one amazing device! Thanks for taking the time to come back and share your feedback - and for the 5 star rating!!😁
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Yum, this soup looks soo good and comforting, it's the perfect fall soup. I need to get my hands on an instant pot asap!
holly
Thanks so much, Sam! Good news - we're giving away an Instant Pot next week. Check out my Instagram account on Monday to enter!
Jenni LeBaron
I love a classic like this. This is definitely love in a pot and I love it when it's cold out or I'm sick because it always makes me feel better! Great recipe!
holly
I'm the same way, Jenni! There's something about CHS that has healing powers. I love that this version is ready so quick when you need it!
Heather
These look amazing! Super easy and the best kind of comfort food. Love the easy list of ingredients and what a perfect recipe to always have on hand.
holly
Aww I love that, Heather! Thank you! I love how rich and deep the flavors develop even though it cooks in a fraction of the time as the stovetop version.
Emily
This looks really delicious. Perfect balance of chicken and noodles. Wonderful.
holly
Thanks so much, Emily! I'm big on balancing my carbs and protein. You gotta have the right mix of both!
Aditi Bahl
This looks lovely. Such an easy and simple recipe to put together. Cooking in the pressure cooker anyways keeps hands free and the result is absolutely scrumptious. Cant wait to try this one soon.
holly
Thanks so much, Aditi! I agree - the pressure cooker is just so handy with how it does the work for us. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Donna
How good is the instant pot!!! Chicken noodle soup is my absolute favorite when the weather cools, and I love how quick and easy the instant pot makes the whole process.
holly
Yess - I'm so the same, Donna! Thank you! The broth taste like it's been simmering for hours!
Sri Mallya
This soup is perfect for cold weather here. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to try this out.
Anne Murphy
That looks so easy and good! Now that we're finally coming into soup season, I plan to start making soup for lunch most days - and now that we're living with his parents I've found my pressure cooker is often the easiest way to do that. I"m looking for more recipes!
holly
Thanks Anne! You're going to love it... let me know how it turns out!!
Andrea
This is just my kind of hearty comfort food, I could it eat chicken +noodle soup all winter long!
holly
Thanks Andrea - it's quickly become a household favorite... and I love how fast the IP makes it!
Daniela
Wow. This soup looks so thick and delicious! And I love that you used chicken thighs in it. They just add so much richness and flavor. Great recipe!
holly
Thanks Daniela! Using thighs was definitely a good call... let me know how it turns out for you!
Cheri Lauritsen
I just made this soup and my husband said I need to keep this recipe because it is the best chicken soup he has ever had.... That says it all!
Thank you for the great recipe!
holly
Thanks Cheri! I love hearing that! I so glad you both liked it!
Allison
This recipe is a reminder that I need to use my Instant Pot more often. I love how easy this is . The perfect meal for fall and winter.
holly
Yes!! That instant pot is so versatile!!
michele
It still amazes me how quick you can cook things in an instant pot. I cant believe I haven't made chicken noodle soup... going to remedy that after reading how easy it is with your easy instructions! Thanks!
holly
Thanks Michele, you are going to love it!!
Aleta
Yummy! Is there anything better than chicken noodle soup when you aren't feeling well? This recipe will definitely help for the cold I have right now, thanks for sharing!
holly
Thanks Aleta - hope it helps you feel better quickly!!