Description
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or when you need a warm hug in a bowl. This quick and easy recipe allows you to whip up a hearty meal in under an hour, thanks to the efficiency of your Instant Pot. Tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome noodles blend together in a savory broth that not only warms your body but also nourishes your soul. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch. Serve alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 4 ribs celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 ounces egg noodles
- chopped fresh parsley (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot and heat olive oil. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and press 'Cancel.'
- Add oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and broth; stir well. Nestle chicken breasts into the mixture.
- Close the lid, set valve to sealing position, and pressure cook on high for 7 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 10 minutes; then carefully vent any remaining pressure.
- Shred chicken once pin drops down; remove bay leaf.
- Press 'Cancel,' select 'Sauté,' add egg noodles to pot, simmer for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir shredded chicken back into soup; taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg