Description
A quick and hearty Instant Pot Chicken Noodle with Vegetables recipe featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and comforting egg noodles cooked perfectly in one pot. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a family-friendly, nutritious, and adaptable meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs
Vegetables
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Oils
- 4 cups chicken broth or stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Carbohydrates
- 6 oz egg noodles
Herbs & Seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté Aromatics – Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function and warm the olive oil. Add diced onions, chopped celery, and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant to build a flavorful base.
- Step 2: Add Chicken and Vegetables – Place the chicken pieces on top of the aromatics, then add the chopped carrots. Season everything with salt and pepper to allow flavors to penetrate the meat and veggies.
- Step 3: Pour in Broth and Pressure Cook – Pour in the chicken broth, cover the Instant Pot, seal the lid, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes to achieve juicy chicken and tender vegetables.
- Step 4: Release Pressure and Add Noodles – Carefully perform a quick pressure release, open the pot, and stir in the egg noodles. Close the lid again and cook on sauté mode for another 4-5 minutes until noodles are perfectly cooked.
- Step 5: Finish with Fresh Herbs and Serve – Once the noodles are tender, stir in chopped parsley for freshness, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot and fragrant.
Notes
- Use fresh broth: Homemade or high-quality store-bought broth enhances flavor significantly.
- Cut veggies evenly to ensure uniform cooking and avoid mushy pieces.
- Add noodles after pressure cooking to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Perform quick pressure release carefully using a kitchen towel or utensil to avoid steam burns.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning at the end for optimal flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, chicken noodle soup, one pot meal, quick dinner, healthy, family-friendly, gluten free