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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Easy Cozy Comfort Meal

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A quick and easy Instant Pot chicken noodle soup that delivers cozy comfort with tender chicken, flavorful broth, and perfectly cooked noodles. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a soothing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 ounces egg noodles or any preferred pasta shape
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, mince the garlic, and cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Stir occasionally until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the pot, sprinkle dried thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  4. Pour 6 cups of chicken broth into the pot, scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits. Toss in the bay leaf.
  5. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to ‘Pressure Cook’ (or ‘Manual’) on high for 10 minutes.
  6. Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release to let out steam and open the lid.
  7. Switch the Instant Pot back to ‘Sauté’ mode. Stir in the noodles and cook uncovered until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in juice of half a lemon and sprinkle fresh parsley if desired. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

Add noodles after pressure cooking to avoid mushy texture. Adjust salt and pepper at the end. For gluten-free, use rice noodles or gluten-free pasta. Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3-4 days; keep noodles separate if possible. Freeze broth and chicken without noodles for best results.

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