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Instant Pot Chicken and Noodles

A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and egg noodles cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half) For a lighter version, half-and-half can be used.
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add a splash of oil, and once it’s hot, add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add in the garlic and sauté for another minute.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  2. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and select the manual setting. Set it to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  3. Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release to let out the steam. Carefully remove the lid.
  4. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Add the uncooked egg noodles directly into the pot, along with the shredded chicken.
  5. Close the lid again, set to high pressure, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Once done, perform a quick release again.
Finishing Touches
  1. Open the lid and stir in the heavy cream until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, use a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a splash of chicken broth to maintain creaminess.