Imagine diving into a steaming bowl of authentic Japanese ramen without spending hours in the kitchen or ordering takeout. Our Instant Pot Chicken Ramen recipe is about to revolutionize your weeknight dinner game, delivering restaurant-level flavor with minimal effort. In just half an hour, you'll create a soul-warming dish that's packed with tender chicken, perfectly cooked noodles, and a broth that'll make your taste buds dance with joy. Get ready to transform your kitchen into a gourmet ramen shop!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Japanese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 packs ramen noodles
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Soft boiled eggs for topping
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by slicing chicken breasts into thin strips, mincing garlic, slicing ginger and green onions.
- Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add a small amount of oil. Briefly sear chicken strips until they start to brown, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping bottom of pot to release any browned bits.
- Close Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position, and select Manual/Pressure Cook mode for 5 minutes at high pressure.
- Once cooking completes, perform a quick release of pressure to prevent overcooking chicken.
- Add ramen noodles directly into the broth, allowing them to cook for 3 minutes until tender.
- Carefully transfer ramen and chicken into serving bowls, ladling hot broth over noodles.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and halved soft boiled eggs on top.
- Serve immediately while hot, optionally adding additional soy sauce or chili oil to taste.
Tips
- Slice chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and quick searing.
- Don't skip the searing step - it develops deep, rich flavor foundations.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the most authentic taste profile.
- Be precise with cooking times to prevent rubbery chicken or mushy noodles.
- Quick release is crucial to stop the cooking process and maintain chicken's tenderness.
- Soft boiled eggs can be prepared ahead of time for easier assembly.
- Customize your ramen with additional toppings like nori, bamboo shoots, or chili oil.
- For extra depth, consider using low-sodium chicken broth and adjusting salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 85mg
