Instant Pot Ramen

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This Instant Pot Ramen is delicious, with tender chicken, gooey ramen eggs and vegetables in a hearty chicken soup. Spice up the ramen noodles with chili oil for an extra kick. This is comfort food in a jiffy and takes only 15 mins in the pressure cooker.

Instant Pot ramen with spicy chili oil in a bowl, ready to serve.
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How To Make Instant Pot Ramen

Do you know that you can make ramen in an Instant Pot and it takes only 15 minutes in the pressure cooker?

Yes! This mouthwatering ramen is cooked in the Pot with chicken and the results are absolutely mouthwatering.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Spicy Instant Pot ramen noodles with ramen egg, bok choy, shredded chicken in chicken broth.

This Instant Pot chicken ramen is a two-step process. First of all, you pressure cook the chicken and the broth. Next, you cook the ramen and vegetables using the Saute mode. It’s that simple.

Many people make the ramen eggs by using the trivet before making the soup.

For me, I chose to make the eggs using the stove top when the chicken broth was in the pot. It’s faster and save a lot of time!

To make proper eggs with soft, gooey egg yolk just like Japanese restaurants, you can try my Japanese ramen eggs recipe or my shoyu egg recipe.


Ingredients

This image shows the ingredients used to make Instant Pot Ramen.
  • Depending on your preference, you can either choose pork or chicken for the soup.
  • Chicken broth.
  • Ramen noodles.
  • Eggs.
  • Green leafy vegetables such as bok choy.
  • Salt, pepper and seasonings

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.


How To Make This Recipe

This image shows the Chicken tenders being seasoned.

Step 1: Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper on both sides of the chicken.

This image shows the chicken tenders being sauteed in the instant pot.

Step 2: Turn on the Saute mode on the Instant Pot. As soon as the pot is fully heated and hot, add the oil. Pan sear the chicken until both sides turn brown.

This image shows the broth being cooked in the instant pot.

Step 3: Add the chicken broth, water, and the white parts of the scallions. Cover the pot and select Manual and set to High pressure for 10 minutes.

This image shows the eggs plunging in ice water.

Step 4: Meanwhile, make the ramen eggs. In a small pot, add cold water. The water level must be deep enough to cover all eggs. When the water boils, add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes. When your eggs are done cooking, plunge them into ice water and leave to sit for 5 minutes.

This image shows the eggs being peeled.

Step 5: Carefully peel off the shells, while the eggs are still in the water. Make sure you remove the membrane covering the egg white. Slice the eggs into halves. Set aside.

This image shows the chicken tenders being shredded.

Step 6: When the Instant Pot beeps, turn to Quick Release. When the valve drops, remove the lid carefully. Discard the white parts of the scallions and scoop out the chicken. Let cool and shred the chicken using two forks.

This image shows the Ramen Noodles being cooked in the Instant Pot.

Step 7: Turn to Saute mode and as soon as the soup boils, add the chicken and ramen noodles. Make sure you push the ramen noodles down so they submerge in the soup.

This image shows the Bak Choy being added into the Instant Pot.

Step 8: As soon as the ramen noodles becomes soft (no longer in a block), add the bok choy and soy sauce. Stir the ramen around. Cancel Saute mode and remove the pot. DO NOT OVERCOOK the ramen as the noodles will continue to cook even after you remove the pot.

This image shows the Ramen being served in a bowl.

Step 9: Divide the ramen noodles into four bowls. Top with ramen eggs, chopped scallions, sesame seeds (if using), and dashes of chili oil. Serve the ramen immediately, do not keep in the pot as they will turn soggy.


Cooking Tips

A pair of wooden chopsticks picking up ramen noodles made in an Instant Pot.
  • Discard the seasoning packets inside the ramen packages. You only want the dry ramen blocks.
  • Instant Pot ramen noodles are not meant to have leftovers; you want to finish the ramen and the soup as soon as they are done cooking. The noodles will become soggy and soak up the soup if left inside the pot.
  • You may add mushrooms, carrots or use another leafy green vegetable such as spinach for this ramen recipe.
  • The chili oil or La-Yu turn this recipe into Spicy Instant Pot ramen. Yummy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is 369 calories per serving.

A bowl of Instant pot ramen with a pair of chopsticks, ready to be served.

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4.57 from 396 votes

Instant Pot Ramen

This Instant Pot Ramen is delicious, with tender chicken, gooey ramen eggs and vegetables in a hearty chicken soup. Spice up the ramen noodles with chili oil for an extra kick. This is comfort food in a jiffy and takes only 15 mins in the pressure cooker.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 1 lb. (500g) chicken tenders , or chicken breasts
  • .5 tsp salt
  • .5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 packages ramen noodles , discard the seasonings
  • 8 oz. (230g) bok choy, stem removed and sliced into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or Japanese soup base, add more to taste
  • 4 stalks scallion, white parts into 2-inch (5cm) length and green part into rounds
  • black and white sesame, optional
  • chili oil, S&B La-Yu Chili Oil

Instructions 

  • Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper on both sides of the chicken.
  • Turn on the Saute mode on the Instant Pot. As soon as the pot is fully heated and hot, add the oil. Pan sear the chicken until both sides turn brown.
  • Add the chicken broth, water, and the white parts of the scallions. Cover the pot and select Manual and set to High pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the ramen eggs. In a small pot, add cold water. The water level must be deep enough to cover all eggs. When the water boils, add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes. When your eggs are done cooking, plunge them into ice water and leave to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully peel off the shells, while the eggs are still in the water. Make sure you remove the membrane covering the egg white. Slice the eggs into halves. Set aside.
  • When the Instant Pot beeps, turn to Quick Release. When the valve drops, remove the lid carefully. Discard the white parts of the scallions and scoop out the chicken. Let cool and shred the chicken using two forks.
  • Turn to Saute mode and as soon as the soup boils, add the chicken and ramen noodles. Make sure you push the ramen noodles down so they submerge in the soup.
  • As soon as the ramen noodles becomes soft (no longer in a block), add the bok choy and soy sauce. Stir the ramen around. Cancel Saute mode and remove the pot. DO NOT OVERCOOK the ramen as the noodles will continue to cook even after you remove the pot.
  • Divide the ramen noodles into four bowls. Top with ramen eggs, chopped scallions, sesame seeds (if using), and dashes of chili oil. Serve the ramen immediately, do not keep in the pot as they will turn soggy.

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Notes

  • Discard the seasoning packets inside the ramen packages. You only want the dry ramen blocks.
  • Instant Pot ramen noodles are not meant to have leftovers; you want to finish the ramen and the soup as soon as they are done cooking. The noodles will become soggy and soak up the soup if left inside the pot.
  • You may add mushrooms, carrots or use another leafy green vegetable such as spinach for this ramen recipe.
  • The chili oil or La-Yu turn this recipe into Spicy Instant Pot ramen. Yummy!
To make eggs, please follow my Ramen Eggs recipe here.
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this ramen noodle soup on a stove pot. Just use a regular pot to make the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 236mg, Sodium: 2401mg, Potassium: 996mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 2934IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 133mg, Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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132 Comments

  1. Ana says:

    Thank you soooo much for this recipe!! It was amazing!!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome!

      1. Kristie says:

        Do u have a recipe for these for the stove and not a instant pot

        1. Rasa Malaysia says:

          I don’t, but it should work the same!

  2. Sarah says:

    I’m confused about the serving sizes. The recipe called for 4 eggs (one egg per person) and to divide it into 4 bowls, but it makes 6 servings. Can you clarify? Thanks! It’s delicious!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      It serves 4-6 people.

  3. Jenessa says:

    This was my first time making ramen and it was delicious! I’m excited to make it again and again and throw in different veggies to add some variety. This recipe is so quick and easy.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks for trying. Please try more recipes on my site: https://www.666630.xyz/recipe-index-gallery/

  4. Keren says:

    Great easy recipe – thank you so much. My first try at Ramen and it’s very successful

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Keren, thanks for trying my recipe. Please try more: https://www.666630.xyz/recipe-index-gallery/

  5. Cooker kid says:

    This is the best ramen ? i will make it today (????? ???? ?????????)

    1. Cooker kid says:

      I am just an 11 year old kid and i can make it easily ????? ??? ?? ??????

      1. Rasa Malaysia says:

        You’re awesome, all my recipes are easy. Please try more recipes on my site: https://www.666630.xyz/recipe-index-gallery/

      2. Sarie says:

        Hi can I make this with shrimp or seafood, instead of chicken?

        1. Rasa Malaysia says:

          Yes.

    2. Rasa Malaysia says:

      You’re awesome!!

  6. Vero says:

    Thank you for this recipe! It’s my first time making ramen. I have two questions:
    – How should we change the recipe if the chicken is frozen?
    – What level on Saute mode (low, medium, high?)?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Is there a setting for Saute Mode? Mine doesn’t, you can choose medium. If you use frozen chicken just pressure cook for extra 2 mins.

      1. Veronica Miles says:

        Thank you! Yes on my Instant Pot (possibly a newer model) there is. I will try the extra time to pressure cook. Appreciate you!

  7. Tonya says:

    This was surprisingly good and filling! Bonus…Only one pot to clean afterwards. Will be adding to our rotation.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Tonya, that’s awesome. Please try more recipes on my site: https://www.666630.xyz/recipe-index-gallery/ and https://www.666630.xyz/recipes/instant-pot-recipes

  8. Brice F says:

    My whole family loves it when I make this. My youngest son calls it “ninja soup” and asks for seconds every time. Bravo on this recipe!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Brice, I love it, Ninja soup, so cool. Thanks for trying my recipe, and please try more recipes on my site: https://www.666630.xyz/recipe-index-gallery/

  9. Brian says:

    I wish to know how many people does it serve if you said this in this sorry but did not see it

  10. VM says:

    Thank you SO much! I had never even cooked raw chicken before so this was a big attempt for me and it was a great success thanks to your recipe!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi VM, thanks for trying my recipe. I am so glad you like my Instant Pot Ramen, please try more recipes on my site: https://www.666630.xyz/recipe-index-gallery/