Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (Printable Version)

A hearty bowl of comfort featuring tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles in a savory broth.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Soup Base

06 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

→ Pasta

12 - 6 ounces egg noodles

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Oil

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How-to Steps:

01 - Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil, then cook onion, carrots, and celery for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Place chicken breasts or thighs directly on top of the sautéed vegetables.
04 - Pour chicken broth into the pot. Add thyme, parsley, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
05 - Lock the lid and set valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
06 - Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform quick-release for any remaining pressure.
07 - Remove chicken to a plate and shred using two forks into bite-sized pieces.
08 - Return Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add egg noodles and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
09 - Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir thoroughly. Adjust seasoning to taste.
10 - Remove bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • The noodles cook right in the broth, absorbing all that savory flavor
  • Comfort food that somehow feels light and nourishing, not heavy
02 -
  • The noodles continue absorbing broth as they sit, so the soup thickens over time
  • Natural release for 5 minutes prevents broth from spraying out the valve
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving so nobody bites into it unexpectedly
03 -
  • Use chicken thighs if you want meat that stays incredibly tender
  • Taste the broth before serving and adjust salt since brands vary
  • Cut vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly
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