Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 packs of ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with water)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
- Vegetables of your choice (e.g., spinach, bok choy, bell peppers)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from the pot and let rest before slicing.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the same pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and water; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 4-5 minutes).
- Mix in heavy cream, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes if desired; simmer.
- Add cornstarch mixture to thicken the broth slightly.
- Toss in your chosen vegetables; cook until tender.
- Slice rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and serve atop the ramen, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg