Chicken Ramen
This comfort dish is versatile, easy and delicious! A flavorful broth with chicken, vegetables, noodles, and don't forget the egg!
Ingredients
- 2 ea large eggs
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 pack/block instant ramen noodles discard seasoning packet
- 1 1/2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 ea boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3oz each, cooked
- 2 ea green onions chopped
- hot chili oil to taste
Instructions
- Place eggs in a small pot and fill with enough water to cover the eggs. Let the eggs sit over high heat. Once the water reaches a boil, take the pot of eggs off the stovetop. Let the eggs sit uncovered for 7 minutes, then take the eggs out of the water using tongs or a large spoon and place them in a bowl of ice water for 7 minutes.
- Fill a large saucepan or pot with enough water to cover cabbage and carrots and allow to boil for 2 minutes.
- Once finished, drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water for the same length of time to stop the cooking process.
- Add chicken broth to a pot. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Add the instant ramen noodles and reduce the heat to medium. Then cook the noodles for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are partially cooked.
- Add the soy sauce. Stir and remove from heat.
- Pour the ramen into bowls. Add vegetables, cooked chicken, one egg half and a sprinkle of green onion to each bowl. Add chili oil if you want extra spice and flavor. Serve hot.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of Aramark Dietitian Chiung Lien, RDN, LDN
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.