Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (Printable version)

A comforting chicken noodle dish with fresh herbs, ready in minutes for a cozy meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ Protein & Pasta

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 6 oz wide egg noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth & Seasoning

07 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - ½ tsp dried thyme
12 - ½ tsp dried rosemary
13 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil
15 - Juice of ½ lemon, optional

# Directions:

01 - Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Stir thoroughly to combine ingredients evenly.
04 - Seal the Instant Pot and cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes.
05 - Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
06 - Remove the chicken pieces and shred them using two forks.
07 - Add egg noodles to the pot and return shredded chicken. Set Instant Pot to Sauté and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until noodles are tender.
08 - Stir in chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
09 - Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like slow-cooked comfort but comes together in less time than ordering takeout.
  • Fresh herbs lift the whole dish from ordinary to something that feels made with care.
  • The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, so you're free to handle other things while it works.
02 -
  • Don't skip the natural pressure release at the start; jumping straight to quick release can make the soup sputter inside the pot.
  • Add noodles only after the chicken is cooked and shredded, or they'll overcook and fall apart during the first pressurized cycle.
03 -
  • Sauté your aromatics even though you could skip it; that caramelization builds flavor that goes straight into the broth.
  • Use low-sodium broth so you control the salt level and can taste each component of the soup as it comes together.

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