Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
This Instant Pot chicken noodle soup is loaded with chicken, noodles, vegetables, and tastes just like, if not better than regular chicken noodle soup! It's an incredibly easy recipe that's perfect for the weekdays or making ahead to freeze for later. Plus, it takes only 7 to 10 minutes of active cook time! Also try our Instant Pot beef stew if you're looking for more easy (and tasty!) Instant Pot recipes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 27 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch chunks (chicken thighs are fine too *see notes))
- 1 large yellow onion (cut into ½ inch pieces)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes)
- 4 stalks celery (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 8 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 4 dry bay leaves
- 1½ teaspoons dry thyme leaves
- 4 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper (or to taste)
- 4 ounces dry egg noodle (or pasta of your choice *see notes)
- Parsley (finely chopped (optional for garnish))
Instructions
- 1
To the Instant Pot, add everything EXCEPT the egg noodles (chicken, onion, carrot, celery, stock, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper).
- 2
Give everything a good stir, place the lid on the Instant Pot, lock it, and make sure the pressure release knob is on "Sealing". Select the "Soup/Stew" button for 20 minutes on high pressure.If your Instant Pot does not have a "Soup/Stew" button, select the "Pressure Cook" function and cook for 20 minutes on high pressure.
- 3
After the 20 minutes are up, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 5 minute then manual release the remaining steam by turning the pressure release knob to "Venting". Once all of the pressure is released, unlock and open the lid.
- 4
With the Instant Pot lid off, select the "Saute" function and allow the soup to come to a simmer. Add the egg noodles to the soup and give everything a good stir. Cook the egg noodles according to your package recommended time (ours took about 7 minutes) or until tender or to your preferred tenderness.
- 5
At this time, you can taste the soup to see if you'd like additional salt and pepper. Adjust according to your preference.
- 6
Portion the chicken noodle soup to serving bowls and top with chopped parsley for garnish. Enjoy while hot!