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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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by: Joanna Cismaru
01.02.18
Updated: 06.12.20

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup made from scratch and in a fraction of the time. Delicious and hearty, loaded with noodles and chicken, this soup will warm the cockles of your heart.

Bowl full of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

I wished for snow for Christmas and my wish came true tenfold. While it was beautiful while snowing, now I don’t wish for it anymore, but I’m stuck with it. That and the temperature, because it’s been very cold. Nothing’s better on a cold winter night than a bowl of comforting chicken noodle soup. Especially when you have a cold. Not me, but hubs does.

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Which is why I decided to make him a chicken noodle soup, in the instant pot because you guys have been emailing me for more and more IP recipes. While I have some coming over the next few months, I thought now would be the perfect time for a chicken noodle soup.

Instant Pot with ladle full of Chicken Noodle Soup

How To Make Chicken Noodle Soup In The Instant Pot

The secret to good chicken noodle soup is to make the broth from scratch using chicken with skin and bones. My mom always made her soup with a whole chicken, lots of carrots, onion, celery and sometimes a parsnip for more flavor. The end result is always the best and tastiest broth and my favorite part was always the noodles. Oodles of noodles, the more the better.

This Instant Pot chicken noodle soup is similar but it takes a lot less time and the soup is just as incredible, loaded with tons of flavor.

Bowl full of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

I did not use a whole chicken, it’s not necessary, but you’ll need about 2 lbs of chicken with skin and bones. You will want at least one chicken breast, so that you have some to shred after to add back to the soup. The biggest advantage of using the Instant Pot to make this soup is of course time. It takes 7 minutes to cook the chicken for that delicious broth.

Someone asked me if the food cooked in the Instant Pot is bland and I think the exact opposite is the truth. I find the flavors richer and much deeper. When you open that lid after cooking and the aromas hit your nose, you won’t be able to wait till you have a taste of this soup.

One thing to note is I didn’t cook the noodles with the chicken on the soup cycle and that is because I didn’t want to end up with mushy noodles, noodles cook quick anyway, so I didn’t think it’s necessary.

Overhead of bowl full of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

4.56 from 2271 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 30 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 8
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup made from scratch and in a fraction of the time. Delicious and hearty, loaded with noodles and chicken, this soup will warm the cockles of your heart.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper or to taste
  • 1 tsp thyme dry, 1 tbsp if using fresh
  • 1 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp oregano fresh, chopped, 1 tsp if using dry
  • 4 cups chicken broth no sodium added
  • 2 lbs chicken with skin and bones, use at least 1 chicken breast
  • 4 cups water
  • 5 oz egg noodles uncooked, (about 2 cups)
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Instructions

  • Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)
  • Add the butter and cook until the butter has melted. Add the onion, carrots and celery and saute for 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
  • Season with salt and pepper, add the thyme, parsley, oregano and stir. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the chicken pieces and add another 4 cups of water. 
  • Close the lid (follow the manufacturer’s guide for instructions on how to close the instant pot lid). Set the Instant Pot to the Soup setting and set the timer to 7 minutes.
  • Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, wait until the natural release cycle is complete, should take about 10 minutes. Follow the manufacturer’s guide for quick release, if in a rush. Carefully unlock and remove the lid from the instant pot.
  • Remove the chicken pieces from the soup and shred with two forks.
  • Add the noodles to the soup and set the Instant Pot to the saute setting again. Cook for another 6 minutes uncovered, or until the noodles are cooked. 
  • Turn off the Instant Pot, by pressing the cancel button. Add the shredded chicken back to the Instant Pot, taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Garnish with additional parsley if preferred.

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Recipe Notes

  1. What is an Instant Pot: An IP is a multi-cooker, it’s like seven different appliances all in one! It does the job of a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, etc.
  2. I don’t have an Instant Pot, can I still make this soup: Absolutely, you would follow the exact steps except it would take a bit longer to cook the chicken in the broth. Or you can see my Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup or Crockpot Chicken Noodle soup recipe for the crockpot version.
  3. Can I use boneless skinless chicken breast: Yes, of course but cooking the chicken with the skin and bones will give you a deeper more delicious broth.
  4. Can I use chicken drumsticks or thighs: Yes, you can. Any part of the chicken can be used, as long as you have enough chicken meat to add to the soup after you shred it. 
  5. Can I use frozen chicken: Yes, you can. The time can vary depending on how big your chicken pieces are but I would start with 10 to 12 minutes and go from there.
  6. Why use chicken broth, can I just use water instead: Yes, you can absolutely replace the chicken broth with an additional 4 cups of water.
  7. Can I freeze this soup: If you plan to freeze the soup, hold off on adding the noodles. Wait to add the noodles when you take the soup from the freezer and reheat it. The noodles won’t hold up very well when defrosted and reheated.
  8. Nutrition: Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 374kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 18g (6%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Cholesterol: 107mg (36%)Sodium: 435mg (19%)Potassium: 469mg (13%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 2900IU (58%)Vitamin C: 5.2mg (6%)Calcium: 50mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Course:Soup
Cuisine:American
Keyword:chicken noodle soup, instant pot chicken noodle soup, instant pot recipes
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  1. Sarah Meyers says

    March 18, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    Outstanding! Best chicken soup I’ve ever made. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      March 18, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      My pleasure, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Christine Miller says

    March 14, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this soup several times and just love how easy and delicious it is. I add parsnips and kluski noodles which reminds me so much of my grandma’s chicken soup when I was a kid!

    Reply
  3. Brenna says

    March 12, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    Recipe is great!! I made it with frozen chicken breasts and banza rotini pasta and it turned out delicious! Next time I might make it with purely just chicken broth. I prefer a stronger “soup” flavor but definitely will be making this again.

    Reply
  4. Gary says

    March 11, 2021 at 11:19 am

    4 stars
    Good recipe, quick and easy. Like most I did a 6/2 broth/water for more flavor. If I make it again I would double the celery and carrots. Just wasn’t enough for me and they got lost. And more noodles.

    Reply
  5. Amanda Hooper says

    March 9, 2021 at 6:17 am

    5 stars
    This was so good. I decided to have a treat and used fresh pasta at the end. This is on the favorite list for sure.

    Reply
  6. Sherie says

    March 8, 2021 at 3:27 am

    5 stars
    I made this while sick with just chicken thighs, skinned and boneless. It was pretty bland. Not the recipe’s fault, entirely my own.
    If I were to do this with bones and skin, it would be amazing. I just added a bit more vegetta and made do. Do as she says and add the bones and skin!

    Reply
  7. Tiffany says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:20 am

    5 stars
    This is the best chicken noodle soup I’ve ever had and so easy! We use all chicken thighs with skin and bone, about 4-5, and it’s a perfect amount of meat. Delicious!

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    February 25, 2021 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    I love this recipe. pretty dang awesome. thanks to this recipe I often make chicken noodle soup whenever i’m on a time crunch, want something light, or someone gets sick, or feel sick myself. thanks!
    – btw i always made this using dried herbs and comes out great. i like to add basil and bay leaves just because i have those on hand too and it’s yummy.

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      February 25, 2021 at 9:49 am

      Awesome! We are so glad you like it 🙂

      Reply
  9. Angela Stano says

    February 24, 2021 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    This was the first soup I made in my pressure cooker and I absolutely loved how it came out. I made no adjustments to this and oh gosh I can say it will be my chicken noodle soup go to.

    Reply
  10. Sanda Backus says

    February 24, 2021 at 9:37 am

    Turns out my husband doesn’t like when I change up recipes, so Im thinking not to swap the butter for olive oil. Unfortunately I have just salter butter and I know your recipe calls for unsalted. Can I use the salted butter and not add any salt to the soup, or will it still be too salty? I’m actually supposed to also be watching my sodium intake. I making this soup in about 3 hours from now, thanks so much 🙂

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      February 24, 2021 at 9:44 am

      You can definitely use salted butter, but I would watch how much salt you add, if any. Always taste for seasoning as you go!

      Reply
    • Helena says

      March 22, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this so much. I have GERD and have to adjust my diet; therefore, chicken noodle soup is the best choice. It tastes delicious. My IP is a bit smaller than the original so I reduce the water and put mostly just chicken broth with the same recipe and more celery with parsley. Everything is on spot. My question is how do we store it?

      Reply
      • Ana Jinga says

        March 23, 2021 at 11:27 am

        So happy you love it!
        For storage you could use freezer Ziploc bags, fill them 2/3 and then add them in the freezer for future use. Or in glass jars or containers that can be easily stored in the fridge for about 5-6 days. Hope it helps.

  11. C lamping says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    5 stars
    I altered but used almost the exact ingredients as always wow best I have ever made or eaten. Great base to start with

    Reply
  12. Dazarae says

    February 23, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite chicken noodle soup recipe. I use a whole chicken in my pressure cooker and keep the rest of the recipe the same. The recipe is amazing!! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      February 24, 2021 at 9:16 am

      We are so happy you like it!!

      Reply
  13. Dominique K says

    February 23, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this recipe with us! It’s so easy to make. My husband has GERD so the only adjustment I had to make was a quarter less black pepper. I also added a little more salt but it was really good and quick to make

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      February 24, 2021 at 9:15 am

      Awesome! We are so glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
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