By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 11, 2021
It’s time to get cozy with the ultimate comfort food! This chicken noodle soup is so easy to make in the Instant Pot, and is sure to warm your soul. Made from scratch, it’s the perfect way to warm up this winter.
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup has got to be one of the top comfort foods of all time. Pasta noodles, chicken and veggies all cooked in a flavorful broth. Delicious!
Easy to make in the Instant Pot , this soup recipe is bursting with flavor and makes for a hearty and filling meal that the whole family is guaranteed to love.
Grab your pressure cooker and let’s go!
Be sure to try my Thai Coconut Chicken Soup and Tuscan Chicken Soup too!
Why You’ll Love this Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe:
- QUICK AND EASY: Because this soup is made in the Instant Pot, there’s no watching bubbling pots on the stovetop. Simple to make and delicious to eat.
- HEALTHY : Low in fat and calories and loaded with protein and fresh veggies, this is a soup you can feel good about.
- KID FRIENDLY : This is a great family meal that even your pickiest eaters will love!
If you are looking for a filling dinner that will warm your heart and soul, you can’t go wrong with this delicious chicken noodle soup recipe!
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
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- Season the chicken and brown in the Instant Pot. Set aside.
- Soften the vegetables with the seasoning.
- Add the chicken back to the pot and pour in the broth.
- Cook on pressure and natural release.
- Remove the chicken and shred.
- Add the noodles and cook til tender.
- Stir the chicken back into the soup.
- Season and serve.
Poultry seasoning is readily available to buy in stores. Primarily, it’s a mix of marjoram, thyme, sage, and rosemary and other ingredients like pepper, basil or celery seed may be added.
I prefer to make this recipe with chicken thighs. They are higher in fat so have more flavor and don’t dry out, though you can use breast meat if you prefer. You can also use cooked shredded chicken, just add it into the soup at the end of cooking to warm through to serve.
To make this recipe in a slow cooker, add all of the ingredients in the Crockpot, except the noodles, and stir together. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, then shred the chicken and add back to the slow cooker with the noodles. Cook on low for 20 to 30 minutes til the noodles are tender. Be sure to check out my stovetop chicken noodle soup too.
This chicken noodle soup will freeze well, but if you plan on making it ahead, don’t add in the noodles, as these will absorb a lot of moisture and will break up. Make up the soup, but skip the noodles, let cool and freeze in containers for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot. Add in the noodles and cook til tender to serve.
Serving Suggestions
This Instant Pot chicken noodle soup is a hearty meal all by itself, or serve with a bread side to mop up all of that broth. Try it with….
- Sweet Potato Rolls
- Homemade Hawaiian Rolls
- Sandwich Bread
- Dinner Rolls
Hearty, filling and loaded with the good stuff, this is one satisfying soup recipe!
Tips!
- If making ahead of time, don’t add in the noodles until you are ready to serve.
- Once made, the soup will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can easily add other veggies you have to hand to this soup. Bell peppers or mushrooms make great additions.
Warm your body and soul with this delicious chicken pasta soup. Simple to make all in one pot, every spoonful is so delicious!
What type of noodles are best for chicken noodle soup?
Any wide egg noodles work great in this soup, though you can add any pasta that you have to hand.
Can I use gluten free noodles?
Yes! You can make this soup gluten-free bu using your favorite GF pasta.
Can I use turkey instead of chicken?
Turkey works great in this soup. It’s a delicious way to use up Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers!
More CozyInstant Pot RecipesWe Love
- Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Soup
- Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
- Instant Pot Spaghetti
- Instant Pot Hamburgers
- Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
- Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This Instant Pot chicken noodle soup is one delicious dish that the whole family will love. This is a great go to recipe when you want something hearty, warming and comforting.
More EasyChicken Soup Recipesto Try:
- Buffalo Chicken Soup
- White Chicken Lasagna Soup
- Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
- Chicken Mac and Cheese Soup
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ▢ 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ▢ Kosher salt and ground black pepper to season
- ▢ 1 onion chopped
- ▢ 3 carrots chopped
- ▢ 3 celery stalks chopped
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ▢ 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- ▢ 2 bay leaves
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ▢ 3 cups wide egg noodles
- ▢ Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes, browning on each side. You may need to do this in batches. Once browned, remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the Instant Pot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 5-6 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. 1 onion, 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves, 2 cloves garlic
- Place the chicken back into the Instant Pot. Pour in the chicken broth. 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Press the Cancel button. Attach the Instant Pot lid and ensure the valve is in the “sealing position.” Set the Instant Pot to Pressyre Cook – Manual for 10 minutes and cook.
- After cooking, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Then, manually release the remaining pressure.
- Press the Cancel button. Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Add the noodles into the Instant Pot and press the Sauté button. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the noodles are tender. 3 cups wide egg noodles
- Add the shredded chicken to the pot and give everything a good stir.
- Finish with a few squeezes of fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve. Chopped fresh parsley
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to season
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 carrots chopped
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups wide egg noodles
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes, browning on each side. You may need to do this in batches. Once browned, remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the Instant Pot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 5-6 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. 1 onion, 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves, 2 cloves garlic
- Place the chicken back into the Instant Pot. Pour in the chicken broth. 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Press the Cancel button. Attach the Instant Pot lid and ensure the valve is in the “sealing position.” Set the Instant Pot to Pressyre Cook - Manual for 10 minutes and cook.
- After cooking, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Then, manually release the remaining pressure.
- Press the Cancel button. Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Add the noodles into the Instant Pot and press the Sauté button. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the noodles are tender. 3 cups wide egg noodles
- Add the shredded chicken to the pot and give everything a good stir.
- Finish with a few squeezes of fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve. Chopped fresh parsley
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
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- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
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GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
