Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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This hearty and cozy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is quick to make and flavorful.  Chicken soup is great for easy weeknights, meal prep and a nourishing get-well-soon eat.

Post includes Weight Watchers points.

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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 your go-to recipe list. It is an absolutely delicious big warm hug-in-a-bowl comfort food that is also filling and nutritious.

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.

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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 it’s way quicker to whip up, thanks to your Instant Pot. We’re talking minimal effort, maximum flavor – the weeknight dinner dream!

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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 seasoned chicken broth, infusing them with loads of flavor.
  • 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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A comforting bowl of instant pot chicken noodle soup with vegetables and garnished

Ingredient Notes

  • Chicken – This uses 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 – Onions, carrots and celery for both 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 and flavorful chicken broth or use homemade chicken stock. 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.

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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 sea salt flakes and pepper.
  4. Close the Instant Pot lid, seal, set to manual pressure / 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.
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Expert Tips

  • You could use water instead of broth but you 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.
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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 it into these freezer bags or an airtight container. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat – Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan.
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FAQs

Can I make this with frozen chicken breast?

You can make this with frozen chicken breast with a minor adjustment. Increase the cooking time of the frozen chicken breast to 12-13 minutes.

Can I Make This Gluten-Free?

To make gluten-free chicken noodle soup, substitute the spaghetti with gluten-free spaghetti and use lemon juice instead of soy sauce or use a gluten-free soy sauce substitution like a Tamari-style soy sauce that is specifically marked gluten-free or coconut aminos).

Can I make stovetop chicken noodle soup?

It’s really easy to make stovetop chicken soup in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Begin by sautéing the vegetables. Add the chicken, herbs and spices and broth and simmer until chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken, shred it and set aside. Bring soup to a boil and add your pasta. Cook until tender, return chicken to soup. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Can I use different pasta?

Use other pasta shapes that you prefer. You could also use rice. Amend the cooking times as needed for different pasta shapes.

How long to cook chicken noodle soup in instant pot?

Once the Instant Pot reaches pressure, the actual cooking time is around 8-10 minutes. However, factor in additional time for the pot to come to pressure, and the natural release, making the entire process roughly 30-40 minutes.

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Serving Suggestions

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

Weight Watchers Points

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

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5 from 13 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

This Instant Pot soup recipe is warming, comforting and hearty.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time26 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Western
Servings: 6
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped
  • 2 stalks celery roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds (675g) chicken breast fillets
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons caraway seed
  • ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 6 cups (1419 ml) chicken broth
  • Salt
  • 8 ounces (225 g) spaghetti, broken into 2 or 3 portions
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice or soy sauce
  • Lemon slices and chopped coriander cilantro to garnish

Instructions

  • Choose the sauté setting of your Instant Pot and add in the oil in the insert.
  • Add in the onion, carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Then, add in the chicken fillets, Italian seasoning, caraway seeds, garlic, ginger, rosemary, and chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
  • Close the lid, seal, set to manual and high pressure and set timer to 10 minutes.
  • Once done, then do a quick release, unlock and remove chicken from the Instant Pot. Shred the chicken and set aside.
  • Select the sauté setting, add in the pasta and sauté for 11-12 minutes depending on your pasta.
  • Switch off the heat and stir in the chicken, lemon or soy sauce and coriander and serve.
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Notes

    • 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. 
    • Make with 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.
    • If you replace the olive oil used for frying with a calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are 6 Blue Plan Smart points per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3490IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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