Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

It’s no secret I love soup. Yeap – looooooove soup and this deliciously hearty Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is one to add to the go to recipe list. It is an absolutely delicious big warm hug in a bowl comfort food that is also filling and nutritious soup

Perfectly seasoned chicken breast fillets + poached veggies + hearty spaghetti noodles in a flavorful broth = a match made in foodie heaven.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

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. And tastes just as good the next day so great for quick weeknight dinners, cozy lunches, winter mains and as a cold bursting immune system boost eat.

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.

Ingredient Notes

• Chicken – this wonderful recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts but you can use bone in chicken breasts or boneless skinless thighs too.
• Noodles – whilst this recipe calls for spaghetti noodles, you can use egg noodles or gluten free noodles or orzo pasta also. Just remember to adjust cook time accordingly.
• Vegetables – onions, carrots and celery ad bulk and flavor.
• Seasonings – minced garlic, minced ginger, Italian seasoning, rosemary, kosher salt, lemon juice and caraways seeds are what gives this chicken soup its fantastic and comforting flavor. Feel free to use garlic powder and ginger powder instead.
• Chicken broth – this brings it all together. Add more if you would like more liquid to drink.
• Oil – use olive oil or your favorite oil.
• Toppings – feel free to top with freshly ground black pepper, fresh herbs like fresh parsley or cilantro.

Now let’s get on to how to make this pressure cooker chicken soup.

How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup 

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

• Step 1. Choose the sauté setting of your Instant Pot and add in the oil in the insert.
• Step 2. Add in the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 mins.
• Step 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.
• Step 4. Close the Instant pot lid, seal, set to manual and high pressure and set the timer to 10 minutes.
• Step 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.
• Step 6. Select the sauté setting, add spaghetti (or add egg noodles) and sauté for 11-12 minutes depending on your pasta, stirring occasionally.
• Step 7. Switch off the heat and stir in the chicken, lemon or soy sauce and fresh cilantro…
• … remove from Instant Pot, garnish and serve.

So there you have it. A perfectly easy) recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Soup. Sooo easy, sooo filling and sooo good for you.

Expert Recipe 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 25g butter (1/4 stick) to Step 3 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 cardamom, cloves, star anise, bay leaf etc
• Vary the meat. Use chicken thighs meat instead if you prefer.
• Vary the pasta. You can use other pasta like penne or macaroni etc.
• Use cooked pasta. Add in left over cooked noodles at the end.

Prep Ahead And Storage

• Prep Ahead – Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
• Time-saving shortcut – Alternatively, cook chicken in soup until it is done to step 5. But don’t put noodles in. Store separately and cook the final bit just before serving.
• 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 very handy Ziploc freezer bags. Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags. Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer. Store in the freezer for 3 months.
• To thaw– remove the soup from the freezer the night before needed and let thaw in the fridge.

FAQ’s

More Instant Pot Recipes You Might Like

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.

Serving Suggestions

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.

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.

Tools Needed

• 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.

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Originally published April 2018 and October 2020

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