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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Published: Feb 28, 2020 · Modified: Mar 20, 2023 by Quynh · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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This Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup is easy to make and will give you one of the most healthy, comforting and delicious soup your family would crave for, on sick days, colder days or just because days!  

This is the quickest and easiest chicken noodle soup recipe and comes with a flavorful broth, tender chunks of rotisserie chicken and egg noodles mixed with loads of fresh vegetables to nourish you back to health. 

Chicken noodle soup in the instant pot

This easy homemade chicken noodle soup is one of my favorite comfort foods, especially during the winter days or days when my loved ones are sick. I can totally make chicken noodle soup on the stove; but as a single mom, I love the flexibility the instant pot gives me when my daughter is sick. I just throw all the ingredients into the pot, press the timer, and walk away. It gives me time to tend to her instead of hovering over the stove. 

I have converted my all-time favorite stovetop chicken noodle soup into this instant pot version to create a delicious soup in a fraction of the time. This recipe is a one pot meal made entirely in the instant pot, right from sauteing the vegetables, simmering the soup and cooking the noodles. 

Since the actual cook time for this recipe is only 4 minutes in an Instant Pot, it doesn’t give it enough time for the flavors to develop. This is why I use Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base for making the broth extra deep and rich. Boxed chicken stock usually goes bad after one week of opening if it doesn’t get used up. Better Than Bouillon is a concentrated paste of cooked meat or vegetables that you can dilute with water. You can use whatever quantity you like and the entire jar will last in the fridge for months.

IS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP GOOD FOR YOU WHEN YOU ARE SICK?

YES! Studies have shown that chicken noodle soup has a mild anti-inflammatory effect which can help ease the symptoms of a cold. The chicken broth provides hydration and helps in clearing the nasal cavity. The protein in chicken works as the building block of bones, muscles, skin, and blood and the noodles provides the carbs which help in feeling full and satisfied.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED? 

Black spoon scooping out chicken noodle soup

⬇️ Please scroll down to the recipe card to see the full ingredient amounts and instructions ⬇️

  • Olive Oil: used to saute the vegetables and prevents it from sticking to the pot
  • Onion: chopped; caramelized onions add sweetness and give the soup “umami” flavors
  • Carrots: Cut at least ¼ inch thick so that it doesn’t get overcooked
  • Celery: Cut at least ¼ inch thick so that it doesn’t get overcooked
  • Chicken Broth: I recommend using Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base for extra flavor but do not use boiling water as per the directions, or it’ll throw off the cooking time
  • Thyme: you can use fresh or dried
  • Rosemary: you can use fresh or dried
  • Wide egg noodles: or use pasta of your choice (cook time may vary)
  • Shredded cooked rotisserie chicken: OR uncooked chicken breasts cut in quarters
  • Salt and Pepper: to taste; best to season after everything is done cooking
  • Lemon: optional

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP IN THE INSTANT POT

Turn the instant pot on the “Sauté” setting, wait until it displays “Hot”. Add olive oil and onions, sauté it for 2-3 minutes until onion becomes translucent. Add more oil if needed so that the onion doesn’t stick to the pot.

wooden spoon stirring onions

Next, add carrots and celery, cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pot by adding in chicken broth and stir until the contents in the pot are well mixed, be sure to scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. (NOTE: if you are using Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base, the directions say to add the paste to boiling water to dilute it. DO NOT BOIL THE WATER! This will overcook the noodles and throw off the cooking time. I just diluted it with room temperature water. It’s alright if it doesn’t dissolve all the way; it'll dissolve after everything is cooked) 

Add wide egg noodles, thyme, and rosemary. If you are using uncooked chicken breasts, coat it with a pinch of salt and pepper and add it to the pot at this time.

noodles, celery, carrots, thyme, and rosemary in the instant pot

Close the lid and turn the knob to “sealing”. Press “pressure cook” (newer models) or “manual” (older models) and set it on High Pressure for 4 minutes. When it is done cooking, QUICK RELEASE the pressure by turning the knob to “venting”.

If you are using rotisserie chicken, shred it and add it in at this time. If you are using chicken breasts, take it out of the pot, shred it, and mix it back in.

Then, add salt, pepper and lemon juice (optional) to taste.

NOTE: With 4 minutes of cooking, the egg noodles will be al dente. The contents in the pot will be hot and the noodles will still continue to cook as it cools down

A pot of chicken noodle soup and a black spoon scooping some out

VARIATIONS:

  • How to make chicken noodle soup with uncooked chicken? Cut each uncooked chicken breasts in quarters to ensure it gets thoroughly cooked. Coat the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place it in with the rest of the contents and cook on High Pressure
  • How to make the soup more creamy?  Add 1 cup of half and half to cooked soup and stir. Do not pressure cook half and half
  • Is there a vegetarian variant for chicken noodle soup? Use vegetable stock or broth and add mushrooms instead of chicken. Pressure cook for 4 minutes.

HOW TO STORE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP?

A properly stored chicken noodle soup (cooked) can last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. If you need to store it further than that, I would recommend freezing it, in airtight containers or freezer bags. 

HOW TO FREEZE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP? If you know you in advance that you may have to freeze your chicken noodles, it's a better idea to prepare the soup without the noodles and freeze it in manageable portions. This is because the noodles won't hold up well when defrosted and reheated.  Cook the noodles every time you reheat the frozen soup.

HOW DO YOU REHEAT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP? Reheat it on the stove or on the microwave

RECIPE

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken noodle soup, instant pot chicken noodle soup, rotisserie chicken noodle soup
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Quynh
The BEST Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup ever - using rotisserie chicken
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot, 6 quarts

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ large onion
  • 3-4 carrots (diced medium)
  • 2 ribs celery (diced small)
  • 7 cups chicken broth (or 7 cups of water and 5 teaspoons of Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base)
  • 3 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme (or 1 teaspoon dry)
  • 3 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dry)
  • 1 and ½ cup wide egg noodles
  • 2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken (or 2 uncooked chicken breasts)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • juice of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  • Turn the instant pot on “sauté” setting, wait until it displays “Hot”. Add olive oil and onions, sauté it for 2-3 minutes until onion becomes translucent. Add more oil if needed so that the onion doesn’t stick to the pot.
  • Next, add carrots and celery, cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pot by adding in chicken broth (if using Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base. DO NOT BOIL WATER as per the direction on the jar; use room temperature water. See notes below) and stir until the contents in the pot is well mixed, be sure to scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add wide egg noodles, thyme, and rosemary. If you are using uncooked chicken breasts, coat it with a pinch of salt and pepper and add it to the pot at this time.
  • Close the lid and turn the knob to “sealing”. Press “pressure cook” (newer models) or “manual” (older models) and set it on High Pressure for 4 minutes. When it is done cooking, QUICK RELEASE the pressure by turning the knob to “venting”.
  • If you are using rotisserie chicken, shred it and add it in at this time. If you are using chicken breasts, take it out of the pot, shred it, and mix it back in.
  • Then, add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • You can substitute the fresh thyme and rosemary with dried thyme and rosemary or use dried Italian herbs
  • If using Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base. DO NOT BOIL WATER as per the direction on the jar to dilute the paste. Use room temperature water. Starting with boiled water will make the noodles overcooked and throw off the cooking time.
  • If you are using uncooked chicken breasts, cut each chicken breasts in half to ensure it gets thoroughly cooked. Place it in with the rest of the contents and cook on High Pressure.
  • If you are using rotisserie chicken, shred the chicken into smaller pieces and add it at the end when everything is done cooking.
  •  With 4 minutes of cook time, the egg noodles will be al dente. The contents in the pot will be hot and the noodles will still continue to cook as it cools down.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal

Have you tried this recipe? Leave a ⭐️ rating and comment below to let me know what you think!

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  1. Bobbi

    November 16, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious. I used the cooked rotisserie chicken and added a few extra noodles.

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