The best Instant Pot chicken noodle soup with chicken breasts recipe takes just 5 minutes to cook! Super healthy pressure cooker soup with only a few fresh ingredients. Add vegetables, and it’s a great comfort food when it is cold outside or you’re not feeling well.
OH yes we love this Instant Pot chicken noodle soup!! No need to be sick to make this soup in your Instant Pot, it is the perfect meal any time of year as far as I am concerned. Really healthy, 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! Just one of many Instant Pot recipes we’ve made and are adding more each and every day. 😉 (originally published 2/17, affiliate links present)
Include as many or as few vegetables as you’d like, serve with a side of rolls and you have the perfect meal, we all love this Instant Pot chicken noodle soup recipe.
- We’ve made crockpot chicken soup many times but with the arrival of my new favorite appliance I knew I could make it much faster in my Instant Pot so I gave it a whirl and it worked perfectly the first time around (that doesn’t always happen when I’m experimenting, lol).
I had celery, carrots, and onions at home so I went with those additions.
I added the 1 container of chicken broth I had but that didn’t look like quite enough. So I used the remainder of vegetable broth I had from my Instant Pot potato corn chowder recipe which came out to about 48 ounces of liquid. A perfect amount for the noodles to absorb a bit of it and still have liquid to drink (or slurp) up.
What kind of chicken is used for soup?
That depends on your preference really, but boneless skinless is necessary.
- I use breasts for this but thighs could be substituted
Here’s what you’ll need
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts (yes you put it in raw).
- You could use diced chicken thighs
- Or remove the chicken from a store bought rotisserie as well if you prefer.
- Carrots
- Celery
- Egg noodles
- Chicken broth – I use this one
- Or make homemade chicken broth
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Season with salt and pepper
What can I add to my chicken noodle soup for flavor?
- Minced garlic
- Add a bay leaf into the pot with the broth
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!
I can buy lots of fresh produce and brown my meat right inside the pot. It’s a great meal cooks usually in less than 10 minutes. This is ideal for our busy family and this homemade chicken noodle soup is definitely one of our favorites.
Looking for more easy Instant Pot soup recipes or Instant Pot chicken recipes?
- Instant Pot orange chicken
- This Instant Pot chicken and dumplings recipe is very popular
- Pressure cooker lemon chicken pasta is great.
- Try this chicken alfredo pasta too
- Instant Pot chicken noodle casserole
Tip: 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.
- Beef also needs a lot of time to allow the steam to release naturally. Using noodles though you definitely don’t want them overcooked or they’ll be mush.
- 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.
All in all I promise that you’ll be changed after making chicken noodle soup in an Instant Pot. I didn’t make homemade soups at all before this one and now I’m a believer.
Want to make chicken soup in the crockpot? We have that too.
This has such a short cook time, just 3 minutes to pressure cook! You just lightly cook the chicken to begin with until it’s no longer pink on the outside. Very quick and easy process. After you add the chicken you’ll add diced veggies so they soften just a bit.
- If you use pre cooked shredded chicken you’ll skip this step of course. Do a quick release when done and serve immediately for best results.
How long can you keep chicken noodle soup in the fridge?
Properly stored in airtight containers, cooked chicken soup will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. In order to extend the shelf life you should freeze it. You will need covered airtight containers or heavy duty freezer bags to do this.
Can you freeze homemade chicken noodle soup?
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.
Here’s a video showing you how we make pressure cooker chicken noodle soup:
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cubed,, bite size, boneless skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt and pepper optional, more or less, to taste
- 2 carrots sliced thin
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1/4 onion diced
- 48 ounces chicken broth or half chicken and half vegetable broth
- 2 c egg noodles uncooked
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp oregano
Instructions
- Put Instant Pot on saute low and add olive oil, chicken cut into spoon sized chunks, celery, onions, and carrots.
- Cook for a bit so chicken gets just a bit cooked on outside and veggies soften just slightly.
- Turn IP off and add chicken broth, uncooked noodles, salt, pepper, and spices if desired.
- Put lid on IP, close valve and set to manual, pressure, high for 3 minutes.
- When it beeps move the pressure valve just slightly to release the pressure clowly. Once steam is released carefully lift lid and enjoy!
Ann says
This was absolutely delicious!!! I could not help but to go back for 2nds. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
The Typical Mom says
Yay, so glad.
Susanc says
I thought I’d take a minute to review this and let you know how wonderful this recipe is! I’ve made this many, many times and it is my “go-to” chicken noodle soup recipe. I make a pot on weekends, freeze it and it makes a tasty, hearty lunch during the week. I usually add a little more broth, noodles and veggies and it always comes out perfect. Thank you!!!!
The Typical Mom says
I am so glad!! Thank you for the nice words too, love to hear it.
Brienne says
What do you freeze it in? How do you cook it when you are ready for lunch?
Debbie says
Delicious! Added a few more spices, (thyme, bay leaf) and added a bouillon cube. Used thighs since I had them on hand. I’ll definitely make again, hopefully will not be feeling under the weather next time. Quick and hit the spot. Thanks for sharing.
Tom V says
This soup was one of the first things I cooked in my IP. If I don’t cook anything else but this soup in it I would be totally satisfied with my purchase. Of all the Chicken Noodle soup recipes out there I am so happy I decided to try this one. Everyone who has tried it raves about it. My wife took some to work and everyone was saying how wonderful it smelled. She just said and it tastes as good as it smells.
The Typical Mom says
OH I am so glad you all loved it!
Chelsea Toland says
Just made this, and the only things I changed were the addition of some spices, and I added more noodles. My noodles came out very overcooked. Any ideas to remedy this in the future?
The Typical Mom says
Well tenderness of noodles is quite subjective but if you thought they were too soft for you I would use extra wide egg noodles and put in for just 2 minutes instead of 3.
Karen Davis says
I made this soup. Very good, but I cooked noodles on the stove and added at the end.
Very flavorful soup.
Jeanne says
My 94 year old neighbor came down with a cold and I wanted to bring him some chicken noodle soup. I had all the ingredients on hand for your recipe and just tweaked it a tiny bit. I added fresh chopped thyme and some minced garlic during the saute process and a bay leaf when I added the liquid. Otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It was a big hit with my neighbor…and also my son. I’m definitely adding this to my favorite recipes!
The Typical Mom says
Hope they feel better.
Katelin says
About how long did you use the sauté function for step 1? It just says for a bit but I’m new to the instant pot bandwagon and I’d prefer more strict instructions to help me out. Thanks.
The Typical Mom says
Just saute until the outside of the chicken pieces are no longer pink.
Lil says
Want to make this soup but I’m wondering if using fresh chicken, whether breast or whole, do you get the “scummy” stuff that I always have to skim off when making chicken soup on the stove before I add my vegetables.
The Typical Mom says
Since it is diced beforehand I think it minimizes that. I wouldn’t say it is noticeable to me.
Lawana Hulsey says
Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes this is the best. The only changes I made was a bit more chicken and a 10 minute NPR. Next time I’ll add a bit more noodles. Great flavor and so quick.
Katrina says
Made this last night and it came out delicious. I didn’t have oregano and I used 3 smallish pieces of chicken and some extra veggies and noodles. It was the first time I tried the sauté function on the instant pot and it was great 🙂 I got some fresh ciabatta bread for a side and warmed it up in the toaster oven for a few. Great meal for a cold night!
Lavinia says
This is so good! I made it last night. Did not use the onion (husband doesn’t care for them) and added a bay leaf and black pepper with the other spices. I did let it do a natural release for about 10 minutes.
Perfect! Will definitely make again. Thank you!
The Typical Mom says
So glad!
Amy says
I have made this multiple times. It is consistently delicious! Try it with a little crushed rosemary. SO GOOD!!!!
The Typical Mom says
So glad it’s a favorite of yours too.
Kierra says
Do you do a quick release?
The Typical Mom says
Yes you can do a quick release.
Karina says
Is this seriously only 3 min cook time?? Wow!
Lexi says
This was great! It was my first instant pot recipe ever and it was wonderful! I added a bay leaf, some garlic, and a teaspoon of soy sauce and it was awesome!
Dini says
I recently got an IP (I know, late to the game) and was looking for an IP chicken noodle soup recipe, and this one was a winner! We loaded up on the veggies, it was delicious and comforting. This is now my go to IP chicken noodle soup recipe, thank you!
The Typical Mom says
OH good!!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
I love my IP and have made so many recipes with it but not chicken noodle soup! I must try this!
Amy says
Does this need natural release? Or quick release?
Michelle R. says
I am New to Instant Pot cooking. This was the first recipe I tried and I Loved it.
I did add some minced garlic and a bay leaf with the other seasonings and it was wonderful.
Thank You for Sharing this recipe….I will definitely make it again.
Peggy says
Instructions say to add salt and pepper but not listed in the ingredients. Instructions doesn’t mention oregano or basil. Which is it?
Michele Jordan says
The recipe says add your salt and pepper and spices if you are using them.
Lori says
New to the instant pot way of cooking, usually make our soup with annes dumplings (you can find them in the freezer section in most stores). Going to add them at the end I think with instant pot on saute. Don’t think adding them at beginning would be a good idea.
Gingi says
I have an 8 quart IP. Can I double this recipe for leftovers?
The Typical Mom says
I have a 6 qt. so not sure, as long as it doesn’t surpass 3/4 of the pot you should be fine.
Elaine Martz says
Hi! I am new to the IP craze! Just made my first recipe last night. Now I want to try everything! I have the IP mini- should I cut this recipe in half because of my smaller cooker? Thank you for your help! So excited to try this soup and more of your recipes!
The Typical Mom says
You could cut in half yes.
Kjersten says
Can you use regular spiral noodles instead of egg noodles?
Tammy Kline says
This was delicious. Just finished my first bowl…hubby is working on his second. I tweaked it a bit with more carrots–added mushrooms, garlic, bay leaf and fresh parsley. So easy and yummy. I’m new to the Instant Pot, but will be using it more often now. Tx for a great recipe.
The Typical Mom says
Awesome!!
Kristen says
I made this tonight and it is good but all the liquid seems to be gone ? I did the quick release, did the liquid come out because of that?
Amanda says
I’m making this now but instead of cutting the chicken I tossed it whole (after sautéing onions & prior to the other ingredients), cooked it alone for 10mins and then used my hand mixer to shred the chicken. This way I didn’t have to cut it in cubes. I added the other ingredients and cooked for a few mins. Turned out great! Thanks for that recipe!
The Typical Mom says
So glad!
Susie Salins says
Looking forward to trying this. How much chicken do I use? Breasts can really vary in size. One pound?
Dianne Pillow says
I want to make this soup using chicken that’s already cooked! Do I just cook the other ingredients and add chicken when it’s finished?
Jess says
I would imagine so. Let me know if you do this!!!
Jen says
how long do you saute the chicken and veggies for?
Nancy says
I made this tonight and it was fantastic. I did add 1 whole bay leaf and one clove of minced garlic before cooking.
Zach says
Hello! I decided to make this because 1) I have a husband sick with the flu and 2) I am not feeling so great myself.
The soup turned out wonderfully well. I did, however, take a little liberty with two things. First, I added a couple of cloves of minced garlic (since garlic is great for health when you are sick). Second, in place of the basil and oregano, I used a heaping teaspoon of Italian Seasoning (which contains basil and oregano but also bay leaf, thyme, and parsley.
The soup was over the top with the garlic and seasonings. It would not be for everyone, but we found it a perfect compliment to the chicken and the veggies.
Thank you for the great recipe!
The Typical Mom says
So glad you loved it.
Susie says
I like your edits and an going to try this weekend. How much chicken did you use; breasts can vary in size. Thanks
The Typical Mom says
The ones I buy are usually medium in size. It doesn’t make a huge difference since you are cutting into bite size pcs. initially anyway and cooking outside but med. is what I aim for.
Jamila Rouse says
I will be making this recipe this week. Thank you!!!
Nettie says
Well this was the easiest pot to make! It takes more time chopping than pressure cooking! I love how yu also add the uncooked pasta rt in the pot! It’s a winner!
James says
What setting do you use
Pressure cook?
Jennifer Shugart says
This looks like it will be so delicious!
The Typical Mom says
It is!!
Evelia says
Made this tonight ! Super fast, easy and delicious!!! And with ingredients I already had! Will definitely save and make again !
Gwsevt says
Oh, forgot to mention, I added kale and a little Tamari (for flavor depth) to this too. Seems like the possibilities for additions are endless too, the Tamari didn’t give it an Asian flare at all, you don’t even really detect it as Tamari but I do think it added some heft to the flavor. I might try a little lemon next time or ginger root…hmmmm
Gwsevt says
Instant Pot makes it pretty simple and fast to start with a whole chicken or chicken parts and make your own chicken broth too if you don’t mind the extra step or plan enough to whip up the chicken and broth another day or over the weekend when you have the time to then take the meat off the bones and carcass and pack them the way you choose for fridge or freezer. Chicken broth just from cooking the chicken, chicken bone broth from a couple of 90 min rounds on high after the meat is off the bones. I found this while trying to figure out if I could cook the noodles in the soup and was so happy to find I could, thank you! This IP is unbelievable, I can even make a good hearty real beef stew in the time it takes my husband to drive home without having to plan it. I have always made good use of my crock pots (yes I have a few) in the fall and winter in particular but now that I have found the IP, well the taste of everything that comes out of it doesn’t have that similarity the meals that come out of the crock pot tend to and I’m finding through sites and people like you that it’s versatility is vast. Thank you!
The Typical Mom says
Awesome!
Allyse W says
After a long 12 hr shift this is perfect! My husband can’t believe I actually want to make something. Haha Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Beth says
Does the time chenagr if using different type of noodles?
Beth says
* change, sorry
The Typical Mom says
Not unless they’re gluten free, those take a minute or so longer.
Martha Kolb says
Excellent! Easy and delist. I had previously cooked chicken breasts. Added it after the 4 minutes cooking time. Worked fine…also added a couple of teaspoons of poultry seasoning.
Theresa says
How many cups is 1 serving? Trying to calculate my calories. This soup looks delish and low in calories. ?
Brenda says
Six ounces
Nicole says
I made this last week when I was sick. It was so unbelievably easy. I don’t think I’ll ever buy canned soup again 🙂
Leanna says
If you double the recipe, do you double the pressure cooking time from 5 to 10 mins? Thanks
Rachel says
No, same Time. It will
Just take a little longer to come to pressure.
Cindy says
I just made this it is very good thank you for posting, I’m new to the instant pot family this is very simple to make and very yummy
Jen says
I made it tonight; yummy
The Typical Mom says
OH good!!
Steph says
This was delicious and so easy! Thanks for sharing!
Jeanette says
Thank you so much for this recipe – it was awesome!! I will recommend this one for sure!
Karen says
This is the best chicken noodle soup I have ever made! Thank you for sharing your recipe.
The Typical Mom says
OH yeah!! You’re welcome.
Kristy W says
Oh my, I’m still kind of new to the instant pot and I’m always amazed at how my food turns out. This recipe did not disappoint! It was my first time trying the sautee function and it worked great. Thank you! This is my new favorite way to make chicken noodle soup!
The Typical Mom says
Yeah!!
debbie says
Good flavor but when released at 3 minutes, liquid came out as well.
Helen says
Just realized that u meant your pressure cooker – what if u don’t hv a pressure cooker – how long wud it take to make this & what difference does it make to the recipe?
Justine says
Search crockpot chicken soup on my blog to use a slow cooker!
Helen says
You state “IP” in your recipe – what is “IP” – can’t figure out what u mean.
Anne says
Instant pot (brand of pressure cooker)
Tracy says
Made this last night and it was quick, easy, and delicious! Thank you for the recipe!!!
The Typical Mom says
OH good!! Let me know if you try another on my Instant Pot Recipes page.
shellkayyp says
This is perfect! I was looking for an easy crock pot soup make this week!! Thank you!
Just pinned this to my board to!
xo, Shell
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