Instant pot chicken lo mein noodles

Delicious pressure cooker dump and start meal that is quick to make and easy even for a beginner- Instant Pot Chicken lo mein noodles. Delicious and so easy to make! Try it today!

How to cook pasta in pressure cooker

When you cook pasta noodles in your instant pot, you want to cover them in liquid as much as possible. This spaghetti noodles will be al dente in 4 minutes under high pressure. If you want you noodles to be on a soft side, cook them for 5 minutes.

Chicken lo mein noodles in instant pot

This recipes is very easy to follow and you whole family will love it. You will need just a bunch of ingredients:

1. chicken thighs
2. carrots
3. bell peppers
4. mushrooms
5. green onions
6. spaghetti
7.  and the rest is seasoning, sauces and broth

Step by step instructions

Begin by chopping the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Prepare the mushrooms by slicing them, and have the shredded carrots, bell peppers, and green onions ready.

In the Instant Pot, add sesame oil, chicken pieces, mushrooms, chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and the spaghetti broken in half. Set the Instant Pot to “Manual” on High Pressure and cook for 4 minutes. Once the timer is done, perform a quick release.

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour this mixture over the noodles in the Instant Pot, stirring to combine.

Use a fork to gently separate any noodles that may have stuck together. Add the shredded carrots and sliced bell peppers, mixing well. Close the lid and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes on “Keep Warm” mode so the vegetables soften.

After 10 minutes, open the lid, add the chopped green onions, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish. Serve immediately while hot.

Will pasta stick together in instant pot?

Oh yes it will. But it should not be a problem as soon you have forks at  home. All you will need to do once noodles are ready is to separate noodles with a fork for a minute. It will be pretty easy.

You can absolutely use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs if you like to. I used thighs because my kids prefer dark meat. Plus its more juicy indeed!

Once the dish is done add plenty of sesame seeds on it and mix. It will add an extra flavor and pretty look.

Leftovers and reheating

To store leftovers, transfer any remaining lo mein to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to reheat, microwave the lo mein on medium heat until warm, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.

Alternatively, you can reheat it on the stovetop by placing it in a pan with a splash of chicken broth to keep the noodles moist, stirring frequently until warmed through.

Expert tips

Avoid Sticking: After adding the noodles, make sure they are submerged in the liquid to prevent sticking.

Customizable Veggies: Feel free to swap the bell peppers and carrots with other quick-cooking veggies like snap peas or zucchini.

Adjust Thickness: If you prefer a thicker sauce, add a bit more cornstarch slurry.

Other Instant pot pasta recipes.

1. Instant Pot Alfredo pasta
2. Instant Pot beef Stroganoff
3. Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs

Find more instant pot recipes in my instant pot recipes gallery.

Hope you will like this Instant Pot Lo Mein recipe as much as we do. Rate the recipe if you made it and leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions.