Instant Pot Chicken and Noodles
This Instant Pot Chicken and Noodles recipe is a comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy families. It combines boneless skinless chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and frozen egg noodles to create a creamy, flavorful dish. It’s quick, easy to prepare, and takes about 50 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can 14.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 stick ½ cup butter
- 8 oz frozen egg noodles
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook briefly until lightly browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, stirring to combine.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure:
- Fresh chicken: 12-15 minutes (natural release)
- Frozen chicken: 18 minutes (quick release)
- Once the pressure is released, shred the chicken inside the pot.
- Add frozen egg noodles and cook for 6 minutes on high pressure, using a quick release at the end.
- Stir the mixture and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen egg noodles for the best texture.
- Allow natural release to maintain moisture in the chicken.
- For extra creaminess, add shredded cheese or cream cheese.
- Adjust seasonings to taste with Italian herbs or garlic powder.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.