Our Instant Pot chicken noodle soup recipe is a quick and easy way to make that homestyle warm and cozy soup. The tender chicken and fresh herbs create a great flavor your whole family will love.
This homemade chicken noodle soup will become your new comfort food. It is perfect for anytime of year, but especially in the colder months and when you are feeling a little under the weather. Plus, since it is one of our easy dinner recipes, this chicken soup recipe will be perfect for busy weeknights.
This is the best chicken noodle soup recipe, in my humble opinion. We are huge fans of homemade soup in our house, so this recipe is perfect. Plus, the Instant Pot pressure cooker is a game changer in this recipe.
We have tons of easy Instant Pot soup recipes because they are super helpful for quick and easy meals. Some of our favorites are our Instant Pot Hamburger Soup and Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipes.
When I think of fall, I think of soup. Maybe because it is flu season, but also because of the cooler weather. There are summer days when I dream of making soup in the fall, like our Dairy Free Tomato Soup and this yummy chicken noodle soup.
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Top tip: Make extra soup (without the noodles) so you can freeze it and save it for a day when you are super slammed or don’t know what to make for dinner.
What you need
This delicious soup requires fresh ingredients, which in my opinion are the best part of this soup. We love how easy this recipe is and we know you will as well.
Rotini Pasta
We use gluten-free noodles because I have celiac disease, but you can use whatever type of pasta you prefer. I know of some people who prefer to use wide egg noodles in their soups. It all comes down to preference.
If you are looking for another gluten-free soup recipe, check out our Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup and Butternut Squash Soup recipes.
Chicken Stock (Or Broth)
For the base of this easy Instant Pot chicken noodle soup, you will need either chicken stock or chicken broth. You can buy boxes of chicken broth at the store or you can make homemade broth. All that matters is that you have a flavorful chicken broth or stock.
How to make it
- Using the sauté function on your Instant Pot, sauté diced onion and celery in bacon grease until slightly translucent
- Add carrots, chicken, stock, seasoning and pasta to the pot
- Add water to the max line and seal the Instant Pot
- Cook on manual mode for 3 minutes then quick release and enjoy!
Chicken stock is made from chicken bones, whereas chicken broth is made from the meat. You will find that chicken stock is a thicker liquid and chicken broth is typically thinner and has more flavor.
Absolutely! The best way to freeze chicken noodle soup is to freeze it without the noodles. If you freeze the soup with the noodles, it can become soggy. So, freeze everything else besides the noodles and cook up some gluten-free noodles when you are ready to eat. It can last in the freezer for 4-6 months.
Take your leftover soup and place it in an airtight container. Put in the fridge and it can last up to four days.
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons bacon grease (butter or oil works too but I love the flavor of bacon grease!)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 stalks of celery, diced
- 1 pound cooked chicken, cubed (leftover is great)
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped into chunks
- 3 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 12 ounces rotini pasta (we use gluten-free)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using the sauté function on your Instant Pot, sauté diced onion and celery in bacon grease until slightly translucent
- Add carrots, chicken, stock, seasoning and pasta to the pot
- Add water to the max line and seal the Instant Pot
- Cook on manual mode for 3 minutes then quick release and enjoy!
Teralee Williams says
This is the BEST fall soup, in my opinion. I love to make extras to share with friends or neighbors that could use a night off. Thanks for sharing!!
Diana says
I love how easy this recipe is. The last thing I want to do when I’m sick is cook, so this easy instant pot recipe is perfect. It is the best homemade chicken noodle soup I’ve ever had