Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, with perfectly cooked noodles and a rich, flavorful broth. Made in a fraction of the time compared to stovetop or crockpot recipes, this easy soup is quick and incredibly delicious. Using rotisserie chicken and the power of pressure cooking, this recipe is not only the tastiest but also the simplest homemade chicken noodle soup you’ll ever make!

Original post: February 2019 | Updated: October 2019 and January 2025

Why This Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe Works

• Thanks to the fact that you’re pressure cooking this delicious chicken soup and pulling meat straight from a rotisserie chicken, it is also the easiest soup you’ll ever make.
• Homemade chicken soup comforts and heals the soul like a warm, cozy blanket wrapped around your insides.
• I’ve been hesitant to make this soup in my Instant Pot, but ohhhh goodness was I wrong! It is absolute perfection. 
• The noodles turn out perfectly cooked and the flavorful broth is out-of-this-world delicious.
• This Instant Pot chicken noodle soup recipe is super quick to make. Done in a fraction of the time compared to stove top or crockpot recipes.

Chicken noodle soup comforts and heals the soul on gloomy days and also on regular ol’ any-days. I’ve been reluctant to try making this Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup in my magical Instant Pot because I believed it could never live up to my slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe. But ohhhh goodness was I wrong! It is absolute perfection and done in a fraction of the time compared to stove top or crockpot recipes.

Not only is it super quick, but everything – including the noodles! – turn out perfectly cooked and the flavor of the savory broth is out-of-this-world. This is easily the most simple and delicious soup you’ll make this year. Instant Pot chicken noodle soup with tender chicken is like a warm, cozy blanket wrapped around your soul on those days when you need comfort.

IP Chicken Soup Recipe Ingredients

This recipe uses the freshest of ingredients for the most flavorful chicken noodle soup!

Olive oil – Butter can be substituted.

Garlic – Minced fresh garlic can be replaced with up to 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Onion – Use yellow onion or white onion. Don’t use red onion or the color will leach into the soup.

Carrots – Consider adding a couple stalks of celery (sliced) to the onion and carrot mixture.

Parsley – Italian flat-leaf parsley works best.

Thyme – Dried thyme.

Seasonings – Sea salt and black pepper.

Chicken stock or broth – Can be replaced with vegetable broth or stock.

Egg noodles – Another type of similarly shaped pasta can be used.

Chicken – Make this recipe even easier by pulling meat from a Rotisserie chicken. Alternatively, you can bake and shred chicken breasts.

Toppings – Parsley, crushed saltines or shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese.

How To Make Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

Follow these simple steps for the fastest and most flavorful chicken soup ever!

Step 1

Set Instant Pot to saute. Add the olive oil and heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic, onion and carrots and saute for 3-5 minutes, or until soft and fragrant.

Add parsley, thyme, salt and pepper to the pot and stir. Press Cancel to stop sauteing.

Step 2

Add the chicken broth/stock  and egg noodles to the pot. Place the cover on the pot and set the timer to 4 minutes on high pressure (pressure cook setting). 

It will take the IP around 17 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.

Step 3

When cooking time is done, do an immediate quick release to get rid of remaining pressure and wait for the float valve to drop. Remove cover and turn off Instant Pot. 

Add the shredded chicken to the pot.

Let everything sit for 2 minutes in the pot and serve with fresh parsley.

What is the Soup Setting on an Instant Pot

The soup setting is one of my favorite settings on the Instant Pot because it controls the temp and keeps liquids from coming to a rolling boil. I love cooking soups low and slow because it brings out such delicious flavor.

Recipe Notes

• Sliced celery is also a great addition to this soup!
• Chop your veggies to bite-sized pieces.
• Use shredded chicken breast meat instead of store-bought rotisserie chicken.
• Use white and dark meat for this easy recipe.
• When you pressure cook the chicken along with the soup, such delicious flavor is added. If you’d prefer to add pre-cooked, pre-shredded chicken (maybe from a Rotisserie chicken) simply add it to the pot at the end of the recipe, as stated.
• Replace egg noodles with another type of similarly-shaped or short form pasta like bowtie or fusilli, if desired.
• Add a bay leaf or three some Italian seasoning, or other dried or fresh herbs.

Substitute for Egg Noodles

You can replace the egg noodles called for in this recipe with another type of similarly-shaped or short form pasta

Great options include spaghetti or linguine,various short pastas, ramen noodles, or eggless macaroni noodles.

How To Add Flavor To Soup

From fresh or dried herbs to a variety of seasonings and spices, there are so many easy ways to add extra flavor to your soups and stews. Check out these tips to learn how to add flavor to your next batch of soup!

What To Serve With Chicken Noodle Soup

I love chicken noodle soup topped with chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Saltine cracker crumbles are a great topping, as well, because they soak up the delicious liquids and provide a yummy texture to the soup. 

If you are looking for something else to serve alongside it, consider cheese or garlic bread, biscuits, bread sticks, a grilled cheese sandwich or a side or chopped salad.

Click to transfer over for 33 delicious ideas about what to serve with soup.

Why Does it Take My Instant Pot So Long to Pressurize

The time leading up to actual cook time may seem long and even confusing (“What is going ON in there?!”), but it’s an important part of the process! The Instant Pot is working on building up the appropriate amount of pressure that it will be cooking the food at.

The Instant Pot handles liquids and solids differently and also fresh and frozen foods differently, so the cooking time can vary. Most recipes take between 10 and 25 minutes to build up pressure before it actually begins cooking.

How Long Will the Instant Pot Keep Warm

The Instant Pot’s warming function will keep food heated for up to 10 hours! Note that some models may differ. 

That means you can make a batch of this delicious soup and just keep it on the counter all day for people to grab when they want. Perfect for lazy winter days when everyone is on their own schedule. 

And the Instant Pot keeps the food at a temperature hot enough to keep any bacteria forming, keeping your food and family safe.

How Long Does Chicken Noodle Soup Last in the Refrigerator

Leftover chicken noodle soup is best consumed within 3-4 days.

Allow the soup to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and refrigerating.

Can You Freeze Chicken Noodle Soup

You can freeze Chicken Noodle Soup, but some pastas lose their texture after freezing and thawing. It’s usually recommended, if you know you’re going to freeze some, to freeze it without the noodles and add them when you thaw and reheat the soup.

How to Reheat Leftover Soup

Reheat leftover soup on the stove or in the microwave.

On the stove – Heat soup over medium or medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes or until heated through to your liking.

In the microwave – place soup in a microwave safe container and heat on high for 2 minutes. Stir, and heat again on high for another minute or until hot.

How To Reheat Soup in the Instant Pot

To reheat soup in your Instant Pot, transfer the cold soup to the inner pot, and set to “Sauté” mode. This allows you to heat the soup on a stove-like setting but won’t start the pressure cooking setting.

Stir the soup occasionally until it’s hot enough to serve. You can then switch to the “Keep Warm” setting to keep it hot while serving. 

Best Instant Pot Recipes

• Instant Pot Chicken – Cook tender, perfect chicken breasts in the Instant Pot every single time! Start with thawed or frozen to create the most delicious chicken you will ever make.
• Hard-Boiled Eggs are easy to make and they turn out perfectly every single time. Cooking eggs in a pressure cooker makes removing egg shells a breeze!
• Steamed Artichokes – Fresh artichokes might look intimidating, but can be cooked perfectly in just 10 minutes (a bit longer if you don’t have an Instant Pot) and with little effort you’ll get to the heart of the delicious vegetable.
• Make comforting, hearty Goulash in your Instant Pot! This American version of Goulash could not be easier or more delicious. It cooks perfectly every time and is done in only 30 minutes.
• Instant Pot Chili is the absolute perfect comfort food, packed with flavor, texture, color and a tiny bit of spice. Perfect dinner or party food!

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