Imagine a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup that's not just delicious, but ready in a flash - without sacrificing an ounce of flavor! This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is your ticket to the most comforting, heartwarming meal that'll have your family begging for seconds. Whether you're battling a cold, need a quick weeknight dinner, or simply craving something incredibly satisfying, this recipe is about to become your new kitchen superhero.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, slicing carrots and celery into thin pieces, chopping onion, and mincing garlic.
- Set Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode and add a small amount of olive oil. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and onions become translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until the exterior turns white, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add sliced carrots and celery to the pot, stirring to combine with chicken and aromatics.
- Pour chicken broth into the Instant Pot, then sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper over the ingredients. Stir gently to distribute seasonings.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position, and select "Pressure Cook" mode on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once cooking cycle completes, perform a quick release of pressure by carefully moving the valve to venting position.
- Open lid and add egg noodles directly into the soup. Close lid and cook on high pressure for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Perform another quick pressure release, then open lid and stir soup. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Let soup rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow noodles to absorb flavors and reach perfect tenderness.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or additional black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Choose the right chicken: Use fresh, boneless chicken breast and dice it into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Don't overcook the noodles: Adding egg noodles at the end and cooking for just 2-3 minutes prevents them from becoming mushy.
- Quick release is key: Using the quick pressure release method helps maintain the texture of your chicken and vegetables.
- Season in layers: Build flavor by sautéing aromatics first and seasoning at different stages of cooking.
- Let the soup rest: Allowing the soup to sit for 5 minutes after cooking helps the noodles absorb flavors and reach the perfect texture.
- Optional boost: For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine during the sautéing stage or garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 80mg
