Instant Pot Ramen | Loaded Ramen Noodle Recipe

Whether you’re trying to stretch your budget, save some time, or mimic your favorite takeout, this Instant Pot Ramen Noodle recipe is a go-to recipe for days that you’re craving comfort food.

Why You Need To Try It

• Fast. Have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
• Easy. Saute the chicken, add the noodles and veggies, season, and serve!
• Affordable. Use just a few inexpensive kitchen staples to make this Instant Pot Ramen recipe.
• Customizable. Add your favorite toppings to make your perfect bowl of ramen.

Can You Make Instant Ramen In An Instant Pot?

You may be thinking “Why on Earth would I cook ramen noodles in an Instant Pot when I can just cook them on the stove in a few minutes?”

Well, there are a few reasons I decided to go the Instant Pot route.

1. You only dirty one pot. With this ramen recipe, I cook everything–from the chicken to the noodles–in my Instant Pot liner. If I’m making a quick recipe, there’s a good chance I don’t have time to wash a bunch of dishes either.
2. No babysitting. If you’re like me, you like to be able to multitask while you’re cooking. There’s always something that needs to be cleaned, lunches for the next day that need packed, or a kid that needs a hug (or a stern talking to). When you make ramen in your Instant Pot, you don’t have to worry about stirring or boil-over.
3. Consistent cooking. I’m picky about my pasta. No one likes crunchy, underdone noodles. On the other hand, no one likes overcooked mush. When you use your pressure cooker, you don’t have to worry about having the burner on the perfect heat setting, forgetting to set a timer so they’re cooked to your liking, or stirring the noodles so they don’t stick together or stick to the bottom of your pan.

How Long Does It Take To Cook Ramen Noodles In An Instant Pot?

Would you believe me if I said it takes zero minutes? Because that’s exactly how long it takes to cook them under pressure.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You’ll only need 6 ingredients to make a super flavorful dish. Don’t forget to check out some other flavor combinations you can try farther down in the recipe! Here’s what I put in mine:

• Instant Ramen Noodles- No need to splurge and buy anything fancy. The packets you can get 5 for $1 are what I use and they are as flavorful as the more expensive variety.
• Egg– I prefer to meal prep hard-boiled eggs and keep them in the fridge. Not only do they make great high-protein snacks, breakfasts on the go, and jazz up a salad, but they’re also great to pop into your ramen for a little extra flavor and substance.
• Chicken Breast– Slice this into small, bite-sized pieces so you can get a little bit of chicken in every bite.
• Broccoli– Broccoli is one of the only veggies my kids will eat without a fuss, and it adds a pop of color to an otherwise boring beige dish.
• Soy Sauce– Adds a rich umami flavor to the Instant Pot ramen.
• Pepper– Gives a bit of heat and brings out the flavors of the broth.
• Oil– This prevents the diced chicken from sticking to the Instant Pot liner and assists in the browning process.

How To Make Instant Pot Ramen Noodles

While this recipe uses a couple of different Instant Pot functions, I promise you the steps to make this ramen is incredibly simple.

Step 1: Cook the chicken. Turn your Instant Pot to saute and add a small amount of oil. Once the oil is hot, place the diced chicken into the Instant Pot liner and saute until golden brown and cooked thoroughly. Turn your Instant Pot off.

Step 2: Add the noodles and veggies. Use a cup of water to deglaze the bottom of the liner so that you do not get a Burn warning. Break the bricks of ramen in half and place them in the liner on top of the cooked chicken. Add two cups of water for each package of ramen. Add the flavor packets and stir. Place your uncooked broccoli on top of the noodles.

Step 3: Cook the Ramen. Place the lid on your Instant Pot. Cook under high pressure. Once the cooking time is complete, quickly release the remaining pressure.

Step 4: Season it up. If you’re content with the flavor that comes from the packet of instant ramen, you can skip this step, but the seasoning packets leave a little to be desired for me. I like to add soy sauce, salt, pepper, and a little bit of sesame oil before serving.

Step 5: Eat up! Garnish and serve your Instant Pot Ramen.

What About The Eggs?

To get this dish on the table in under 30 minutes, I use precooked hardboiled eggs. I didn’t include instructions in this recipe, but if you need a great guide on making Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs, check out this great article by my friends over at Savory Experiments.

Can You Make Them Without An Instant Pot?

If you haven’t jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon yet, you can still enjoy this tasty Instant Pot Ramen. Here are the steps you’ll follow if you’re making it on the stovetop:

Step 1: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large pot for each packet of instant ramen noodles you plan on cooking. Break the bricks of ramen noodles in half and submerge them in water. Cook for 1 minute or until the pasta can be separated into individual noodles but is still firm. Remove the pot from the hot burner.

Step 2: Stir in the seasoning packets that come with the instant ramen. Place broccoli florets on top of the noodles and place a lid on top of your pot for an additional 5-7 minutes. This will steam the broccoli.

Step 3: While the broccoli is steaming, season the chunked chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, saute the chunked chicken with a small amount of olive oil until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

Step 4: Add noodles, broth, and broccoli to a serving bowl. Top with the sauteed chicken and hard-boiled egg (make these ahead with the instructions listed above). Add additional seasonings such as soy sauce, sesame oil, red chili paste, or ginger.

What Makes It “Loaded” Ramen?

Depending on your childhood or college days, you may or may not have had to slurp a bowl of ramen more than you wanted. If those memories have you wanting to skip this recipe, don’t. This isn’t the same boring noodles and broth ramen that you remember. I used other flavorful, nutritious, and filling ingredients to amp up that boring packet of instant ramen.

Here are a few things that you can add to yours to create the perfect ramen bowl:

• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Leeks
• Egg
• Sesame Oil
• Red Chili Paste
• Sprouts
• Bamboo Shoots
• Corn
• Protein-Pork, Chicken, or Tofu

What To Serve With Instant Pot Ramen

• In the pictures, you’ll see the Cream Cheese Rangoons that are my favorite to serve with it.
• Switch up the textures with some Air Fryer Tofu.
• Make a tasty Vegetarian Gyoza to accompany the ramen.

How Long Does It Last?

If you’re not particularly picky about the texture of your pasta, you can make this ahead of time, or save any leftover noodles to reheat later. Unfortunately, the instant ramen cooks extremely fast and has a tendency to become mushy if it sits in the broth for too long or if it is overcooked.

So, for the best results, I would recommend enjoying this Instant Pot Ramen as soon as you cook it.

More Easy Instant Pot Recipes

• Instant Pot Frito Pie
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

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