Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe takes about a half hour to make.

Made with chicken leg quarters and egg noodles, this tasty soup is savory and rich, making a perfect warm comfort food especially on a cool day.

What is Instant Pot chicken noodle soup?

Instant Pot chicken noodle soup is a flavorful and comforting soup that is made in a pressure cooker and features a broth that is made with simmered chicken, vegetables, and seasonings.

I really like how quick and easy this recipe is because it is made from scratch in a pressure cooker.

Have you tried my Instant Pot Bean Soup?

That comforting soup is hearty and flavorful and is made with a nutritious blend of hearty beans, aromatic vegetables, and flavorful herbs. Both this recipe for chicken noodle soup and that recipe for bean soup are delicious soups that can be easily made in a pressure cooker.

Egg based noodles are the noodles of choice in this recipe. You can find a selection of egg noodles here.

Why we love homemade chicken noodle soup.

Chicken noodle soup is a classic and comforting soup. Making it in an instant pot makes it so much easier and quicker to make!

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The ingredients used in making this recipe are basic and common ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Also, the ingredients used in this recipe are relatively inexpensive.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding additional vegetables or using another part of the chicken.
• This chicken soup goes great when served with Dinner Rolls or even Sheet Pan ‘Totchos’ .
• This is a classic soup idea that is a favorite to many.
• Leftovers can be easily stored and reheated.

Ingredients needed to make pressure cooker Chicken Noodle Soup .

• Chicken. Leg quarters were used to make my soup.
• Water. This is to make the broth.
• Garlic. Your garlic should be minced.
• Onion. The onion should be diced.
• Carrots. Peeled and sliced.
• Celery. Chopped into pieces.
• Seasonings. Such as salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
• Noodles. home-style egg noodles were used in making my soup.
• Optional. Liquid smoke, bay leaves, and boullion cubes for additional flavor.

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Tips for making the best chicken noodle soup.

Chicken leg quarters were used in making my soup as they have more moisture. You can use chicken breasts instead if you want to.

More helpful tips for you.

1. You can make this recipe even easier by using precooked chicken such as rotisserie chicken. Cooking time may differ however.
2. Water is used to make the broth as it will be seasoned by the chicken and other ingredients. You can use a flavored broth or add bullion cubes for even more flavor.
3. Possibly the best way to add flavor and healthy benefits to a soup recipe is to add additional vegetables. My favorites are broccoli and peas.
4. My soup was made with home-style egg noodles. About any kind of egg noodle should work in this recipe.
5. Do you have to use chicken in this recipe? Feel free to omit the chicken or use another poultry, such as turkey, instead.
6. Do you have to use noodles in this recipe? Technically, it is chicken 'noodle' soup but, a nice grain such as rice could work well too.

How to make Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time: 20 minutes .
Cook Time: 16 minutes + pressure build and release time .
Servings: 8 .

1. Chicken. To cook the chicken, place it into your pressure cooker and then top it with the water and seasonings. Seal the lid and pressure valve and cook on high for 15 minutes. Then quick release the pressure when done.
2. Shred. Carefully remove the chicken (leave the other ingredients) from the pressure cooker and place it on clean work space such as a cutting board. Remove the skin and separate the meat from the bone. Then use two forks to shred the meat.
3. Soup. Return the shredded chicken to the pressure cooker along with your vegetables and noodles . Seal the lid and pressure valve and cook in high for two minutes. Then let the pressure cooker naturally release before opening the cooker.
4. Serve. Enjoy your soup.

Expert Tip 👉 If you are using boneless chicken you will need to adjust the cooking time in the first step to 10 minutes.

How to store chicken noodle soup.

Once your soup has fully cooled it should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored and refrigerated, soup should keep for up to four days or up to a few months when frozen. You should reheat the soup to 165°F (74°C) to kill any bacteria before consuming.

You may also be interested in these pressure cooker or instant pot recipes.

• Instant Pot No Drain Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Chili Mac Recipe
• Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin
• Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
• Instant Pot Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe, an easy made from scratch appetizer or meal recipe made with chicken leg quarters and egg noodles.

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