Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Making Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is easy, quick, and delicious. I’ll show you how to make pressure cooker chicken noodle soup that the whole family will love. This flavorful and simple chicken noodle soup in the Instant Pot is great for weeknight meals.

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You know I’m all about efficient meals during the week. I need to be able to get something on the table easily and quickly. The great thing about this pressure cooker chicken noodle soup is that it’s heart, full of flavor, and it comes together in about 20 minutes.

If you’re a fan of creamy soups rather than broth-based like this one, this One Pot Zuppa Toscana sounds delicious and is also made in the Instant Pot.

Soup is one of our favorite Instant Pot chicken recipes.

What do I need to make Instant Pot chicken noodle soup?

You will need the following ingredients along with your Instant Pot. The various models and sizes don’t make a difference. You can see the notes below on how to adjust the ingredients if you are using an 8 quart or 3 quart model of any Instant Pot!

• boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• carrots
• celery
• white onion
• fresh rosemary
• chicken broth (I use Better Than Bouillon)
• fresh ginger
• minced garlic
• salt and black pepper

If you want to make a larger batch and use the 8-quart Instant Pot you can increase all the ingredients by 1/3. Note that the nutritional info and serving size information is calculated for the recipe as written, prepared in an 6-quart pressure cooker.

Can I make this chicken noodle soup with any pressure cooker?

This particular recipe was designed for a 6-quart Instant Pot. That being said you can make it in the 8 quart without any issues and if you are using a 3 quart you will just want to cut all the ingredients in half!

If you have another type of electric pressure cooker you can certainly still use it to make this recipe. They are mostly the same these days but if the wattage is different the cook time may need a few minutes added or subtracted depending on the difference.

If you notice you are getting things a bit over or under cooked you’ll know how your electric pressure cooker lines up with an Instant Pot!

How to make chicken noodle soup in the Instant Pot:

1. Add chicken thighs into the instant pot. Add onions, carrots, celery, chicken broth, and water.
2. Place in the rosemary, salt, pepper, ginger, and garlic.
3. Pour in 6 cups water for a 6 quart instant pot. See notes above for 8 quart and 3 quart instant pots.
4. Set valve to sealing. Click high pressure (or manual button) and set timer to 10 minutes. Once the instant pot stops counting and beeps quick release the pressure.
5. Once the pressure has released, remove lid and pull out the chicken. Shred chicken with tongs or a fork and add back to the pot.
6. For the pasta. Cook on stove top as directed on package. 
7. Add the cooked noodles to the soup and stir to combine.

Notes about cooking noodles in the Instant Pot:

Cooking noodles in the Instant Pot can be tricky, especially when they are a delicate variety like egg noodles. Here are some tips on how to cook them in the Instant Pot if you decide that is what you want to do.

• If you would like to cook the egg noodles in the Instant Pot. Add them to the pot after you have released the pressure. Let sit for about 10 to 12 minutes and egg noodles will cook in the broth. 
• If you would like them to be cooked faster then set to saute mode and cook for 8 minutes. I warn that this method could result in mushy vegetables. I don’t recommend cooking the noodles in the pot.

Looking for more great Instant Pot recipes?

Using the Instant Pot can be a little nerve wracking at first, but once you try these easy recipes you’ll be hooked. Here are a few more Instant Pot recipes for you to try. They’re all easy, stress free options that come out perfectly every time!

• Instant Pot Asian Chicken Wings
• Instant Pot Buffalo Wings
• Instant Pot Pulled Pork
• Instant Pot Mexican Rice
• Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

Printable Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: