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If you’re looking for a healthy and comforting dish, then you’re going to love this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. It’s gluten-free and so easy to throw together.
What Makes this Recipe So Easy?
- Everything is done in the Instant Pot, including sautéing the mirepoix. That makes this a one-pot meal, including cooking the pasta!
- If you don’t want to use the pressure cooker, I’ve also included stovetop directions in the recipe card.
- Prep time is only about 10 minutes.
- The soup will be done in just about 45, but most of that time is hands-off.
Steps to Make this Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
1. Collect all of the ingredients and chop the onion, mince the garlic and slice the carrot and celery.
2. Use the Sauté setting to soften the vegetables for about 3 minutes.
3. Add everything else to the Instant Pot.
4. Process at high pressure for 10 minutes, then allow for a 10-minute natural release.
5. Remove the lid, stir, and serve hot.
Top Tips to Make This Soup Recipe
- Onions, carrots, and celery can be chopped up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Do double duty earlier in the week to save time.
- Taste the soup before adding the pasta and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Break the pasta in half before adding to the pot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
FAQs About Chicken Soup
Can chicken soup help cure a cold?
Turns out, yes, it can! Research shows that chicken soup can help improve the mobility of white blood cells that help fight infections.
Can I use regular pasta in this recipe?
Yes, but the cooking time may vary. The general rule for cooking pasta in the Instant Pot is to cut the cooking time of the pasta in half and add a minute. But, in this case, since we’re cooking the chicken at the same time, you need to make sure you use a minimal number of minutes to ensure the chicken gets cooked through (at least 6 minutes depending on the size of the chicken chunks).
Items Recommended For This Recipe:
Other Healthy Pressure Cooker Recipes You Might Like
- Instant Pot Vegetable Soup (30-Minute Meal)
- Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice Recipe (Video)
- Instant Pot Chicken Curry Soup (Whole30 & Gluten-Free)
- Instant Pot Noodles with Chicken (Gluten-Free)
Here is the printable Chicken Soup recipe:
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (Gluten-Free)
Prep Time: 10 minutes- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot pressure cooker
- Cuisine: Healthy, gluten-free
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If you’re looking for a healthy and comforting dish, then you’re going to love this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. It’s gluten-free and so easy to throw together.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1.25-pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts), cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces gluten-free white rice spaghetti pasta, broken in half
Instructions
- Select Sauté and add the oil to the Instant Pot. Let the oil heat up for a minute, and add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften. Press Cancel and pour in the broth.
- Add the chicken, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the noodles on top, but don’t stir.
- Lock on the lid. Select Pressure Cook or Manual, and adjust the pressure to High and the time to 10 minutes. Make sure the steam release knob is in the sealed position. After cooking, naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Unlock and remove the lid.
- Stir and serve immediately, or place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
STOVETOP DIRECTIONS: Grab a large lidded pot. Heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the vegetables and chicken for a few minutes. Add the herbs, salt, and pepper, along with the broth and noodles. Increase the heat to high, bring the mixture to a boil, and then lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 18 minutes, or until the pasta and chicken are cooked through. Serve hot.
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
This is a great soup to make if you’re feeling under the weather!
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Marilyn says
Would I be able to use the GF noodles that are made from corn & rice, rather than just rice? I have had a lot of trouble in the past with the rice only noodles sticking together. Thanks!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Yes, but what is the cooking time for the noodles that you want to use? You might need to adjust the cook time.
Elaine Carnes says
Easy! Delicious! A healthy, inexpensive meal that everyone will enjoy.
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Jessica Collazo says
I love chicken soup is so comforting. I like to put a little bit of lime juice on mine. Try it.
Lashunta says
Perfect time of year for soups. I’ve only cooked meats in my instapost. I’ll need to give this dish a try.
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Nicole says
I just bought an instant pot 3 days ago, and I am so excited to try out this recipe!
Bill Sweeney says
It’s good to have a good chicken noodle soup recipe. Being that it’s getting into cold and flu season, chicken noodle soup is the best. Making it in an instant pot takes away from the long cooking times of most traditional ways.
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Rich says
Do I have to use noodles? I’m on Keto, and would prefer not to.
Thanks so much
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Nope you can just leave them out!
emily zielinski says
wow, they are some seriously long carrots. Although I dont each chicken, I would lobe to substitute this with tofu. it looks delicious
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DESIREE says
I’ve been on the fence about getting an insta-pot but the speed and ease of this recipe is really sending me over the edge! Thanks for posting!
Ntensibe Edgar Michael says
Nnniiiccceeee…I love it! So easy to make, ingredients are all over “the place” and it’s quite nutritious. 5 stars for that.
Toni says
This is such a comforting meal for weeknights!! Love it!
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Wendy @ One Exceptional Life says
Sounds like a great recipe. I haven’t yet ventured into using the InstantPot yet, but it seems like a really great piece of equipment.
joy says
good to know you should only save leftovers for 4 days. thanks. i had no idea.
Melanie williams says
One pot cooking is agreat way to make the best use of kitchen space and time for sure. Much best to prepare from fresh
Sara | mshealthesteem.com says
Soup is so great this time of year! I love that it warms us up and keeps us cozy and full. Thanks for sharing your recipe 🙂
Surekha-dreamingloud.com says
I love how you cut the veggies here. Big bites of healthy foods looks so enticing and it’s even gluten free.. Fantastic!
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Emily Fata says
Though I personally don’t eat meat, I know my parents would love this recipe! I’ll pass this along to them, for sure. 🙂
katrina Kroeplin says
oh this looks really really good. my crew love chicken noodle soup. i will have to make this soon.
Emman Damian says
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (Gluten-Free) sounds like a good recipe. I hope to eat it soon.
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Elicit says
I’ve never made soup in my instapot but this recipe looks like it’s full of flavor and a must try! I can’t wait to make this next week for my family!
Lucy Marshall says
Thanks for the recipe! I can’t wait to try it soon 🙂 Can I use the same measurements using a 3 quart Instant Pot?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I don’t know that this would work in a 3-quart. You could try cutting it in half, but use at least 1 cup of broth.
Sharon Wu says
omg I am a sucker for chicken noodle soup! perfect for the cold weather these days. will definitely try this recipe
Lily says
I just bought an Instant Pot for Black Friday. I would love to recreate this recipe.
Lyanna Soria says
I’m all up for instant pot recipes and this chicken noodle soup looks quite delicious! This would be great to make during cold weather.
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