Ninja Chicken Noodle Soup
Equipment
- Ninja cooker or Ninja Foodi
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Ladle for serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté The Vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in the Ninja cooker on the sauté setting. Add the diced onions and cook until they’re soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 2: Add The Chicken And Broth
- Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) into the pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Add the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together. Close the Ninja cooker lid and set it to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Shred The Chicken
- Once the timer goes off, carefully release the pressure. Open the lid, remove the chicken, and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Step 4: Cook The Noodles
- Set the cooker back to sauté mode. Add the egg noodles and cook them for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender.
Step 5: Adjust Seasoning And Serve
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice if you like a bit of brightness in the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
What I love most about making this Ninja chicken noodle soup is its flexibility. I can switch up the ingredients depending on what I have in my kitchen, and it always turns out delicious.
Whether I'm using leftover chicken or fresh herbs, the Ninja cooker speeds up the process without sacrificing flavor. I also find that the pressure cooking really helps infuse all the ingredients, making it taste like it’s been simmering all day.