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Quick Chicken and Pasta Soup in the Instant Pot®
This hearty and flavorful soup comes together in no time using your Instant Pot®, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with tender chicken and comforting pasta, it’s a warm, satisfying meal everyone will love.
◷55 minTotal Time
♜4Servings
▥HardDifficulty
Ingredients
4servings
Instructions
1
Add Ingredients and Cook
Start by adding the water, chicken breasts, chopped celery, carrots, onion, chicken soup base, oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper, curry powder, and bay leaves to your Instant Pot or any similar pressure cooker. Secure the lid and set it to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. It might take around 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to come up.
2
Release Pressure and Dice
Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally—this can take anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes, so be patient. When it’s safe to open, remove the lid and fish out the bay leaves. Take out the chicken breasts carefully since they’ll be hot, and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
3
Simmer Chicken and Pasta
Put the chicken back into the pot along with the pastina. Switch the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and let it simmer uncovered until the pasta is tender, which should take about 4 minutes. Give it a good stir, and it’s ready to serve!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This soup is perfect for busy days when you want a warm, comforting meal fast. It combines tender chicken and pasta in a flavorful broth, all made quickly in the Instant Pot®. The combination is satisfying and easy to customize with your favorite veggies or spices.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the soup with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese on top. A side of crusty bread or garlic toast pairs well and helps soak up the delicious broth. You can also add a squeeze of lemon for a bright, fresh finish.
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If the pasta absorbs too much broth overnight, add a little chicken stock or water when reheating to loosen the soup. This soup also freezes well; thaw completely before reheating gently on the stove or in the microwave.
