Quick Chicken Vegetable Ramen (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 teaspoon oil
02 - 1 cup carrot matchsticks (or finely sliced or shredded carrot)
03 - ½ red bell pepper, finely sliced
04 - 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
05 - 2 teaspoons minced ginger
06 - ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
07 - 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
08 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
09 - 1 green onion (whites and greens separated)
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - 2 packages instant ramen (seasoning packet removed) 55 grams or 2 oz each
12 - 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
13 - Chili crunch (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - In a large pot, add oil and heat over medium-high heat
02 - Add carrot, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes and cook until slightly softened (about 3 minutes), stirring often
03 - Add broth, chicken breasts, onion whites (keep out the greens) and salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 10-15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through
04 - Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred
05 - Add chicken back to the pot with the ramen (you can break it into smaller pieces for shorter noodles). Cook 3 minutes or until noodles are al dente
06 - Stir in onion greens, soy sauce and chili crunch if desired (you can also add a sprinkle of red chili flakes for additional heat). Serve

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to add or substitute vegetables based on what you have
02 - For vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and omit chicken
03 - A soft-boiled egg makes a great optional topping
04 - Store broth and noodles separately to prevent noodles from becoming too soft