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Easy Comforting Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe for Cozy Meals

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A quick and easy Instant Pot chicken noodle soup that delivers nostalgic comfort with tender chicken, flavorful broth, and perfectly cooked noodles. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 6 ounces egg noodles (regular or wide, fresh if possible)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic. Trim any excess fat from chicken thighs or breasts.
  2. Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil or butter and heat for 1-2 minutes. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Place the chicken pieces on top of the sautéed veggies. Sprinkle thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper evenly. Pour in the chicken broth, making sure the chicken is covered.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to ‘Sealing.’ Select ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. When cooking finishes, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to ‘Venting’ to release any remaining steam.
  6. Open the lid and transfer the chicken to a cutting board or bowl. Shred it into bite-size pieces using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  7. Cook egg noodles separately in boiling water according to package directions (usually 6-8 minutes). Drain well.
  8. Add the cooked noodles to the Instant Pot and stir. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Add a splash of broth or water if the soup is too thick.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Cook noodles separately to avoid mushiness. Use chicken thighs for juicier meat or breasts if preferred. Natural pressure release keeps chicken tender. Adjust salt at the end to avoid over-seasoning. Prep veggies ahead to save time. Double recipe for leftovers and freeze without noodles.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, chicken noodle soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, cozy meals, quick dinner, family favorite

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