Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Homemade chicken noodle soup is easy to make from scratch in a fraction of the time with this easy instant pot recipe. This soup loaded with tender chicken and noodles is the perfect comfort food for chilly winter evenings!

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I’m a soup girl year-round but come chilly weather it’s on the menu almost daily. Like my Instant Pot Beef Stew, homemade bone broth, or Japanese Clear Soup, I love to whip up a big batch of comforting soup over the weekend and serve it out over the course of the week. This Instant Pot Chicken Soup recipe is one of my favorite soup recipes because it is an easy recipe packed with classic flavors and cooks up quickly thanks to pressure cooking!

Why I love this recipe

making the soup with a whole chicken gives it a rich flavor
resh herbs and fresh vegetables also add depth to the soup’s flavor
lots of noodles! the more, the better!
it cooks up in less than an hour but tastes like it’s been simmering all-day

Ingredients

whole chicken
olive oil
onion
carrots
garlic
ginger
fresh thyme
fresh oregano
bay leaf
chicken broth
egg noodles
kosher salt & black pepper

Step by step

Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and carrots for 5 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
Add garlic, ginger, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the whole chicken and chicken broth. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
Do a natural release of the pressure for at least 10 minutes.
Carefully vent any remaining pressure using the quick pressure release valve and remove the lid of the Instant Pot. Use a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon to remove chicken and bones to a large bowl.
Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function again to bring the soup to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 5 minutes or until done.
Meanwhile, remove the skin and bone from the chicken and discard. Shred the chicken meat with two forks into bite-sized pieces. Add the shredded meat back to the pressure cooker and stir. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Tips for best results

be sure to season to taste before serving with salt and pepper
depending on the size of your chicken you may need to cut it into smaller pieces to fit it in the Instant Pot
garnish with parsley if desired
serve with Homemade Texas Toast or Homemade Garlic Bread to round out the meal

Recipe variations

Substitute rotisserie chicken, chicken breast meat, chicken thighs, or other dark meat for the whole chicken
Add parsley or rosemary to the herbs
Add in chopped celery with the other vegetables
Squeeze in a hint of lemon juice before serving
Use chicken stock instead of chicken broth
Substitute rice or orzo for the egg noodles

ladle of chicken noodle soup over instant pot

FAQs

Can you use frozen meat to make soup?

Yes! You will need to extend the cooking time by ten minutes if you are using a whole frozen chicken. If using frozen chicken breasts, the same cooking time will be fine.

Can I use canned chicken in this chicken noodle soup?

Yes you can add canned chicken to this soup instead of whole chicken. Be sure to salt and pepper the soup before serving as canned chicken may be more bland.

Does this soup freeze well?

This is an excellent soup for freezing. Allow soup to cool slightly then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or stovetop.

Serving suggestions

There are many options for what to serve with chicken noodle soup. I like pairing it with a salad, garlic bread, and Texas toast.

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