This Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup has all the comfort of a classic chicken soup but with an Asian flare! Complete with healing ginger, garlic and a splash of soy sauce, this recipe is sure to renew any heartache, bellyache or cold.

How To Make Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup at Home

If you’re like me, then growing up, every time someone was sick chicken noodle soup was the move. I mean what’s not to love? the warm broth, the comforting noodles, the protein kick from the chicken… you get the point. And don’t even get me started with that glorious chicken fat that ACTUALLY loosens up your sinuses. PS you know that’s why they called it the Jewish Penicillin right? Because it REALLY is! It actually clears up your sinuses when you inhale that goodness!

But now that we’re all grown ups I think it’s safe to say we can give our chicken noodle soup a little pizazz! And here’s the thing… it’s equally loved by my kiddos and hubby!

Guys, it really is incredible how much a good soup can comfort and heal you- and this Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Noodle is no exception. Whenever I need a little extra flavor boost to my regular chicken noodle soup- this is ALWAYS my go to! It has the exact same base method, we’re just going to add a few little fun and easy tricks and tips here and there. So let’s make this chinese chicken noodle soup together and you can have a big bowl of comfort and warmth:)

chinese chicken noodle soup in a bowl with a spoon

The Technique

The Broth: This is the best and easiest part of this whole recipe. The broth is the EXACT same as a regular chicken soup! And the even better part… we’re going to make it in our Instant Pot!! Using the Instant Pot makes our lives so much easier because you can throw everything into the pot, set it, and let it go! HANDS OFF! Oh and did I mention it cuts the time in more than half?! Yep. All you need to do for this broth is place a whole chicken in your pot and then cover it with water. Set your Instant Pot to pressure cook for 75 minutes and then just wait for that beautiful chinese chicken noodle broth to create! Inside that pot the pressure is going to build up and infuse that water with all of the chicken flavors, while simultaneously cooking the chicken that we can shred and use in our soup! The broth will come out CLEAR and all of the scum just rises to the top so you can easily scoop it off when it’s done cooking! If it needs to be, you can also strain the scum off through a cheese cloth. And that’s IT! Now you have your beautiful broth and shredded chicken.
The Chicken: So now that we are onto the chicken part…I sometimes skip the whole chicken and make the broth out of bone in breasts and some chicken wings. This may seem unorthodox but…I really do only like breast in my chicken soup and the wings give the soup oh so very much flavor. And…it gives it that lovely collagen and fat. The broth comes out a bit clearer this way has just as much flavor!

The Add Ins: This is where we are going to have a little fun. We need to turn our plain ol’ chicken soup into some beautiful and delicious Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup. How you ask? Easy. We are going to chop up some onions, fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions. Then you’re just going to sauté them for a few minutes. Add in a bit of soy sauce and shaoxing wine. Bring that mixture to a boil and then add in your broth. BOOM. Regular chicken soup turned into amazing Chinese chicken soup.

The Noodles: This part is actually VERY important. Don’t skimp on this step!! It will make or break your soup- and take it from boring to an AUTHENTIC flavor packed chinese chicken noodle soup! I always always use the Hong Kong Wonton Noodles. If you absolutely can’t find these, then lo mein noodles will work in a pinch. But trust me, if you just plan ahead and find the right noodles, it will make a world of a difference! Add the noodles into the boiling broth and cook as it says on the package. Done! Now see how easy it is to make Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup?? And just look at those little hands digging in! Enjoy:)

hands going into a bowl of chinese chicken noodle soup

Can I Make It Healthier

While I do love the noodles…and I mean LOVE…sometimes I load this up with copious amounts of veggies instead. And dare I say it even zoodles (zucchini noodles). I throw bok choy in there, broccoli, shredded cabbage, carrots…anything in my fridge goes into the soup. And while it isn’t exactly the same… it sure does make me feel better! Plus that chicken is so hearty with all those veggies that I just give all those noodles to my munchkins and let them slurp away 🙂

Helpful Tools For This Recipe:

Instant Pot: This is obvious, but it is a GAME CHANGER in the kitchen! Buy one ASAP.
Chop Sticks: These are durable and dishwater safe!
Soup Spoons: I love to eat as authentically as possible…these soup spoons are the BEST!
Soup Bowls: There is something incredible about a nice big and deep soup bowl isn’t there?