Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (Quick & Hearty One-Pot Comfort Meal)

This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate cozy and nourishing one-pot meal. Made with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, flavorful broth, and egg noodles—all ready in under 40 minutes. It’s perfect for chilly evenings or quick family dinners.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2½ cups egg noodles
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Sauté the Aromatics:
2. Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil, then sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for about 3–4 minutes.
3. Add Ingredients:
4. Add chicken breasts, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
5. Pressure Cook:
6. Seal the lid and set to High Pressure for 10 minutes. Allow 10-minute natural release, then quick release the remaining pressure.
7. Shred Chicken:
8. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return to the pot.
9. Add Noodles:
10. Set Instant Pot to Sauté again. Add egg noodles and cook uncovered for 6–8 minutes until tender.
11. Finish and Serve:
12. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with parsley garnish.