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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

The Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is a warm, comforting meal that is perfect for busy weeknights, chilly evenings or whenever you need a cozy bowl of homemade goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Optional Additions

  • Frozen peas
  • Corn kernels
  • Spinach
  • Fresh dill
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Sauté The Vegetables

  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Heat the olive oil and cook the onion, carrots and celery for about five minutes.

Add The Garlic

  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.

Add The Chicken

  • Place the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the vegetables.

Pour In The Broth

  • Add the chicken broth, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt and black pepper.

Pressure Cook

  • Close the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.

Release The Pressure

  • Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release.

Shred The Chicken

  • Remove the cooked chicken and shred it using two forks. Return it to the Instant Pot.

Cook The Noodles

  • Turn on Sauté mode. Add the egg noodles and cook for about six to eight minutes until tender.

Add Fresh Herbs

  • Stir in the chopped parsley and fresh lemon juice.

Taste The Soup

  • Adjust the seasoning with extra salt and black pepper if needed.

Remove The Bay Leaf

  • Take out the bay leaf before serving.

Serve Hot

  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juicy meat.
  • Do not overcook the noodles.
  • Add spinach during the last minute of cooking.
  • Use homemade chicken broth for richer flavor.
  • Add frozen peas for extra color.
  • Replace egg noodles with whole wheat noodles.
  • Finish with fresh dill for a brighter taste.
Keyword Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe