Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is a recipe that’s not just delicious but practically a warm hug in a bowl. Succulent chicken, hearty veggies, and slurp-worthy noodles come together in a savory broth that’s like a liquid love letter to your soul.

It’s no secret I love soup and this deliciously hearty chicken soup is certainly one to add to you go-to recipe list. It is an absolutely delicious big warm hug-in-a-bowl comfort food that is also filling and nutritious.

This homemade chicken noodle soup recipe is the epitome of comfort food, but without the usual kitchen drama. This made from scratch homestyle chicken noodle soup is as good as your gran used to make, but way way quicker to whip up thanks to your Instant Pot. We’re talking minimal effort, maximum flavor – the weeknight dinner dream!

Chicken noodle soup tastes just as good the next day so it’s great for quick weeknight dinners, cozy lunches, winter mains and as a cold-bursting immune system boost. Plus, it’s just as comforting as this Instant Pot Chicken And Dumplings and Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup.

Why Make This Recipe

• Perfectly seasoned chicken breast fillets pressure-cooked in the Instant Pot until they shred like butter with a fork.
• Hearty spaghetti noodles cooked in the seasoned chicken broth, infusing them with loads of flavour.
• Assemble ahead for a freezer-friendly meal.
• Great for easy meal prep and lunch boxes .
• It is fail-proof and affordable and made with everyday staples.

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Ingredient Notes

• Chicken – We used boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can use bone-in chicken breasts or boneless skinless thighs too.
• Noodles – Spaghetti noodles are commonly used or you can use egg noodles, gluten free noodles or orzo pasta also. Just remember to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Vegetables – were adding onions, carrots and celery for flavor and substance.
• Seasonings – Minced garlic, minced ginger, Italian seasoning, rosemary, kosher salt, lemon juice or soy sauce and caraway seeds are what give this chicken soup its fantastic and comforting flavor. Feel free to use garlic powder and ginger powder instead or add additional seasonings to suit your tastes.
• Chicken broth – Look for a rich flavorful chicken broth or use homemade chicken stick. Add more if you prefer more broth in your soup.
• Oil – Use olive oil or any light, neutral-flavored oil.
• Toppings – Top with freshly ground black pepper or fresh herbs like fresh parsley or cilantro.

How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup in Instant Pot

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1. Choose the sauté setting of your Instant Pot and add in the oil in the insert.
2. Add in the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 mins.
3. Then add in the boneless skinless chicken breast fillets, dried herbs, caraway seeds, garlic, ginger, rosemary, and chicken broth and season with the best ever sea salt flakes and pepper.
4. Close the Instant pot lid, seal, set to manual and high pressure and set the timer to 10 minutes.
5. Pressure cook till done, then quickly release the remaining pressure, unlock and remove chicken breasts from the Instant Pot. Shred the chicken and set aside.
6. Select the sauté setting, add spaghetti (or add egg noodles) and sauté for 11-12 minutes depending on your pasta, stirring occasionally.
7. Switch off the heat and stir in the chicken, lemon or soy sauce and fresh cilantro, garnish and serve.

Expert Tips

• You could use water instead of broth but may need to increase the herbs and spices.
• Add extra chicken broth if you like this with more liquid. 
• You could use leftover shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken if you have some on hand. Add the spices directly to the chicken broth, cook the pasta in the broth and then add the chicken.
• Use homemade chicken broth if you can – it will make a big difference in flavor. (You can use leftover broth from making an Instant Pot Whole Chicken or Instant Pot Chicken Thighs.)
• If you don’t want to add caraway seeds, add extra Italian seasoning.
• Try adding a couple of pats of butter for a richer flavor.
• The total cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to get to pressure. Plan for additional time.

Delicious Variations

• Vary the spices – You can use fresh thyme, cardamom, cloves, star anise, bay leaf or your favorite herbs and spices.
• Vary the meat – Use chicken thighs or turkey meat if you prefer.
• Vary the pasta – You can use other pasta like penne, macaroni, whole wheat egg noodles and more.
• Use cooked pasta – Add in leftover cooked noodles at the end or cook the noodles separately and add noodle before serving this wonderful recipe.

Prep And Storage

• Store – Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze – For best results freeze the soup without adding in the noodles. Add them and cook when you want to eat. However to freeze the whole noodle soup, cool it down, then transfer into these freezer bags or an airtight container. IStore in the freezer for 3 months.
• Reheat – Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan.

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Similar Recipes

Love Instant Pot cooking, then here are some easy recipes you can try

• Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup.
• Instant Pot Lentil Soup.
• Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup.
• Instant Pot Potato Soup.
• Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup.
• Instant Pot Mexican Pinto Bean Stew.
• Instant Pot Beef Stew.
• Instant Pot Soup Recipes.

Serve with

Whilst a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup can easily be the main dish, you can also pair this with:

• Brown rice like Instant Pot Brown Rice.
• Instant Pot Bread.
• Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
• Pea Salad.

Recommended Tools

• An awesome Instant Pot.
• The best Instant Pot accessories.
• A sharp knife.
• Cutting board.
• Handy measuring cups and spoons.
• A saucepan if you want to make it on the stovetop.
• Best ever sea salt flakes.
• Meal prep containers for storing leftovers.

Weight Watchers Points

If you replace the 1.5 tbsp olive oil used for frying with a calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are: 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving.

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