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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is a fast, comforting, and nourishing meal combining tender chicken, hearty noodles, and a nutrient-packed broth. Perfect for boosting immunity and warming you from the inside out, this one-pot recipe is adaptable to various dietary needs and delivers wholesome flavor with minimal effort and cleanup.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces or left whole to shred

Vegetables

  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Broth & Seasonings

  • 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred for heart-healthy option)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Noodles

  • 6 oz egg noodles (or gluten-free pasta/spiralized vegetables for gluten-free variant)

Oils & Extras

  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onions, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces or leave whole to shred later. Measure out the broth and noodles ready to go for seamless layering in the Instant Pot.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until fragrant and slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Chicken and Broth: Place the chicken pieces into the Instant Pot and pour in the chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs like parsley or thyme.
  4. Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid, set to pressure cook on high for 7 minutes. Once done, allow for natural pressure release for 5 minutes then manually release any remaining pressure.
  5. Add Noodles and Finish Cooking: Open the lid and stir in egg noodles. Switch the Instant Pot back to sauté mode for 3-5 minutes until the noodles are perfectly tender.
  6. Shred Chicken and Serve: Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the soup. Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for richer broth flavor.
  • Do not add noodles before pressure cooking to prevent mushiness.
  • Natural pressure release helps maintain tender chicken.
  • Prep vegetables and broth ahead of time for faster assembly.
  • Add fresh herbs like parsley or dill only at the end for vibrant flavor.

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Keywords: instant pot, chicken noodle soup, comfort food, quick soup, immune booster, one pot, gluten free option

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