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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

This comforting and hearty chicken noodle soup can be made quickly in your Instant Pot. Packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles, it's perfect for a cozy dinner or a comforting lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Stirring spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups chicken broth (1.5 liters)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups egg noodles (or any pasta of choice)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
  • to taste none salt

Instructions
 

  • Set your Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' mode. Once hot, add olive oil and let it heat up.
  • Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the boneless chicken breasts to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, and add thyme, parsley, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Close the lid of the Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to 'Sealing'. Cook on 'High Pressure' for 10 minutes.
  • After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to 'Venting' to release the remaining pressure.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Set the Instant Pot back to 'Sauté' mode, and add the egg noodles. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, following package instructions.
  • If using spinach, stir it in just before serving, allowing it to wilt.
  • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

For added flavor, you can include a bay leaf during cooking and remove it before serving.
You can add other vegetables like peas or corn according to your preference.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for future meals.