Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Try our easy Instant Pot chicken noodle soup with rotisserie chicken or breasts. It just 5 minutes and is super healthy made in a Ninja Foodi too. Use fresh or make our Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with Frozen Chicken with vegetables.

Ninja Foodi Chicken Noodle Soup

No matter what pot you use it only requires a few fresh ingredients, and when cooked on high pressure in your pressure cooker it only takes 5 minutes to come out perfect! It doesn’t matter what brand you use but as an easy Ninja Foodi recipe you will use the lid that is not attached.

We’ve made chicken soup in Crockpot many times but with the arrival of my new favorite appliance I knew I could make it much faster in my Instant Pot.

Best Chicken to make Chicken Soup

That depends on your preference really, but boneless skinless breasts were used here. If had to choose my favorite though and money was no object I might say that dark meat, thighs, would be my fave. Adding a lot more flavor to the overall dish just with brown vs. white meat it’s kinda’ a game changer.

Can you use rotisserie chicken?

Yes!! If you buy one (or use leftovers) just dice into small pieces and then you can skip the first step of sauteing since it is already done. This option makes it a very quick and easy process. Just add in with your diced veggies and continue on with other steps for the same cook time.

Can you use frozen chicken?

You could use Instant Pot frozen chicken if that is all you have. Just note that you’d need to do this using the pressure cook function with only broth for about 12 minutes using small breasts. Then continue with adding veggies and noodles. The latter only ned 2-3 minutes on high pressure to soften.

Best Vegetables to Add

As for the vegetables I typically will add bite sized Onions carrots and celery since those are relatively firm and will hold up under high pressure. Remember when prepping them that the thinner or smaller the pieces are the more tender they will become. Since it is such a quick cook time you don’t want them to be too big or they may not become quite fork tender which is the ideal texture.

48 ounces of liquid is about the perfect amount for the noodles to absorb a bit of it and still have liquid to drink (or slurp) up. You can use a can or our pressure cooker chicken broth made from scratch. I use about the same for Instant Pot chicken stew, unless I want it thicker.

Do you have to use egg noodles?

As far as the pasta I add, the most traditional would be egg noodles. Small pasta shells would work too but they are a bit firmer and won’t have the same look or feel. You can adjust texture by setting to saute at end and boiling until it is right for you.

What can I add to my chicken noodle soup for flavor?

Minced garlic is something that I add to all the things. Add a bay leaf into the pot with the broth if you’d like. If you want to make it creamier with a thicker sauce you can use the same ingredients but make Instant Pot chicken noodle casserole instead.

If you want more of an Asian flare you could use Pho noodles more similar to our Instant Pot ramen recipe. We are always trying to eat as healthy as possible and I will say that having Instant Pot recipes on hand really helped with that!

FAQ

Tips for Success

When cooking noodles in a pressure cooker you want to release pressure quickly. This is different than if you’re cooking a dish with rice like our Instant Pot chicken and rice. With those it is best to give it about 3 minutes to naturally release and “puff up” the white rice.

If using egg noodles like we are here, they take the least amount of time. If you like them al dente aim for 2 minutes vs. 3. That comes down to preference really.

Looking for more easy Instant Pot soup recipes? We have a bunch of options here to try next too.

Can you freeze leftovers?

Soups that contain pasta like chicken noodle or minestrone, won’t hold up to the freezer very well unfortunately. If you’re cooking soup specifically to freeze, just hold out on adding the pasta. If you cook everything else, freeze, and reheat your freezer meal you can add freshly boiled noodles then. This is the best method to follow.

Use the same directions for an easy Ninja Foodi recipe such as this one. Same goes for our Instant Pot chicken rice soup.

How can chicken noodle soup be made without boiling it for hours? Pressure cook all your ingredients together in just a few minutes!! You will get the same tender moist meat and al dente egg noodles in far less time. You can even start with frozen chicken breasts steamed with broth for 12 minutes, then dice and continue as directed on recipe card below.