Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Herbs

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A comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup made quickly in the Instant Pot, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs for a soothing meal. This American-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, chicken broth, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add 2 tbsp olive oil, then sauté 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 6 cups chicken broth, add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Seal the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes.
  4. Step 4: When cooking is complete, quick release the pressure and carefully remove the chicken thighs. Shred the chicken with two forks.
  5. Step 5: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode again, add 4 oz egg noodles, and simmer for 5 minutes until noodles are tender.
  6. Step 6: Return shredded chicken and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the pot, stir well, and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed before serving.

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