• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Search All Recipes
    • Recipe Round-Ups
  • More
    • About
    • Work With Me!
    • Lifestyle
    • Outside the Kitchen
    • Kitchen Tips & Gifts
    • Contact

Framed Cooks

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Memorial Day Recipes!
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Memorial Day Recipes!
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ร—
    Framed Cooks ยป Recipes ยป Lunch

    Chicken Ramen Soup

    Published: May 11, 2023 ยท Modified: Jan 19, 2024 by Kate Morgan Jackson ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 7 Comments

    Jump to Recipe

    This easy chicken ramen soup recipe is a fun variation on the classic chicken noodle soup. One of the best recipes for instant ramen noodles!

    bowl of chicken ramen soup with spoon
    Jump to:
    • why we love this recipe
    • ingredients you need
    • ingredient notes and substitutions
    • how to make this recipe
    • recipe FAQ
    • want to round out your meal?
    • other ramen recipes we love!
    • could you leave us some stars?
    • Chicken Ramen Soup

    why we love this recipe

    I do love any recipe with ramen noodles in it (looking at you, breakfast ramen!) but I’ve got to give this one extra love for being one of the healthier versions of a ramen soup recipe.

    Yep, you guessed it, we are going to toss that flavor packet, but not to worry! There is going to be lots of flavor coming from other ingredients, along with some tender chicken and baby spinach for good measure.

    It’s like the best chicken noodle soup you’ve ever had, but ramen-style! AND it’s ready in less than a half hour. Let’s rock some ramen!

    ingredients you need

    ramen chicken soup ingredients

    ingredient notes and substitutions

    • Ramen: You can find ramen noodles in the soup section of your grocery store. They come in various flavors, but since their flavor comes from the flavor packet (which we are tossing) you can get any flavor they have – we are just after the noodles!
    • Chicken Broth: We always prefer the kind in the box rather than the can. It just tastes better, and the box with its reusable cap is easier to store if you have leftover broth.
    • Scallions: These long green onions are going to give this recipe a little sass! If you like things milder, you can leave them out…or you can use a chopped shallot, which is a little milder.

    how to make this recipe

    STEP 1: Heat some olive oil in a medium sized pot over medium high heat. Add a boneless chicken breast and cook it until it is nice and browned, about 3 minutes on each side.

    chicken ramen soup searing chicken breast

    STEP 2: Add some chopped scallions, some ground ginger, some chicken broth and a little soy sauce to the pot with the chicken (see! so much flavor!). Simmer it until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Scoop out the chicken and shred or cut it into bite sized pieces.

    chicken ramen soup chicken broth simmering

    Step 3: Add those ramen noodles to the broth mixture and simmer everything until the noodles are tender, about three minutes or so. You can break them up a little once they are in the broth if you like.

    chicken ramen soup ramen cooking

    STEP 4: Stir the shredded chicken into the pot, and add some baby spinach. Simmer everything together, giving it a good stir every now and then, until the spinach is wilted. Give it a taste and add salt and pepper if you think it needs it.

    Chicken Ramen Soup

    recipe FAQ

    Can I use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast?

    You can! Either one will work just fine.

    Are you sure I can’t add the flavor packet?

    I’m sure! You are going to get tons of flavor from the combination of the ginger, soy sauce and chicken broth. You can even add a little more soy sauce at the end if you want to jazz it up even more.

    Can I make this recipe with a different kind of pasta?

    If you can’t find ramen (oh no!!) you can use six ounces of angel hair pasta. Break it half before you add it to the broth.

    Have a question I didn’t cover?

    Pop your question in the comments below and I will answer pronto!

    want to round out your meal?

    While this ramen soup recipe does have everything – protein, veggies, RAMEN – sometimes we like to have a little something on the side. This recipe for grilled flatbread is one of our favorite soup sides.

    If you have some extra spinach, a little chilled sesame spinach on the side is all kinds of delicious. And how about some jam cake for a sweet treat at the end?

    other ramen recipes we love!

    • easy ramen pasta carbonara
      Ramen Pasta Carbonara
    • Coconut shrimp ramen in a bowl on a wooden board.
      Coconut Shrimp Ramen
    • Cheesy Ramen with Poached Egg in a bowl.
      Cheesy Ramen with Egg
    • Breakfast ramen in a bowl with a spoon.
      The Best Breakfast Ramen

    could you leave us some stars?

    If you try this recipe, we would love to hear how it came out for you! I’d be super grateful if you could leave a star rating (you pick how many stars! 🌟 ) and your thoughts in the Comments section. Your thoughts and advice will help both us and your fellow readers. 🥰

    Print

    Chicken Ramen Soup

    chicken ramen soup
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    5 from 1 review

    This easy chicken ramen soup recipe is a fun variation on the classic chicken noodle soup. One of the best recipes for instant ramen noodles!

    • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Lunch
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Asian
    • Diet: Low Lactose

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound boneless chicken breast
    • 3 scallions, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 8 cups chicken broth (I like the Imagine brand)
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 three ounce packages ramen noodles (toss out the flavor packet)
    • 4 cups baby spinach
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat.  Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes a side.
    • Add scallions, ginger, chicken broth and soy sauce to the pot and bring to a simmer.  Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.  Remove chicken and shred or cut into bite sized pieces.
    • Add noodles to the simmering broth and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes.  Stir in chicken and baby spinach and simmer until spinach is wilted.  Season to taste with salt and pepper – you can also add a little more soy sauce if you like.
    • Ladle into bowls and serve.

    Notes

      • Ramen: You can find ramen noodles in the soup section of your grocery store. They come in various flavors, but since their flavor comes from the flavor packet (which we are tossing) you can get any flavor they have – we are just after the noodles!

      • Chicken Broth: We always prefer the kind in the box rather than the can. It just tastes better, and the box with its reusable cap is easier to store if you have leftover broth.

      • Scallions: These long green onions are going to give this recipe a little sass! If you like things milder, you can leave them out…or you can use a chopped shallot, which is a little milder.

    Did you make this recipe?

    Share a photo and tag @FramedCooks on Facebook or Instagram…we want to see it!

    1991 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly

    Want every new recipe delivered right to your email inbox?

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Charlyce Jones Owen says

      January 25, 2019 at 7:46 pm

      I made a double batch of this soup tonight. Not a drop left in the pot. Two grown sons, grandson, husband all devoured this delightful soup happily. I was happy with how easy and quickly it came together. Definitely will put this in my soup repertoire.

      Reply
      • Kate says

        January 27, 2019 at 10:48 am

        Charlyce!! I’m so glad to hear from you, and so glad this soup was a hit! xoxo

        Reply
    2. Kate says

      December 30, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      Ha! We can agree to disagree on that one. :)

      Reply
    3. Kate says

      November 18, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      Thank you, my friend and Mother Of The Groom! Fun times!

      Reply
    4. Kate says

      November 18, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      SO SO MUCH!! Happy Thanksgiving, Susan!

      Reply
    5. Kate says

      November 18, 2017 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks Karen – and yes, the planning (and fun) have already started! Happy Thanksgiving!!

      Reply
    6. Kate says

      November 18, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Thank you Theresa – and yes, you are SO right about that! :)

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    Primary Sidebar

    Kate from Framed Cooks

    Hi, Iโ€™m Kate! Iโ€™m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover. Iโ€™m so glad youโ€™re here!

    More about me โ†’

    Memorial Day Recipes!

    • Strawberry slab pie on a white platter.
      Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Tart
    • easy avocado chicken salad
      Avocado Chicken Salad
    • Sliced strawberry bread on a plate.
      Glazed Strawberry Bread
    • Mediterranean Chicken Salad on a plate.
      Mediterranean Chicken Salad
    • Strawberry Peach Sorbet in an ice cream glass.
      Easy Strawberry Peach Sorbet
    • Prosciutto Caprese Salad on a plate.
      Prosciutto Caprese Salad

    Reader Favorites

    • Pastina with egg and cheese in a bowl.
      Pastina with Egg and Cheese, Otherwise Known As Comfort Food
    • Lemon Garlic Lobster Pasta in a bowl with a fork.
      Pasta with Lobster Sauce
    • Grandpa's Coca-Cola Ribs on a cutting board.
      Grandpa’s Coca-Cola Ribs
    • Pasta with Buttered Egg Sauce on a plate with a fork.
      Pasta with Egg Sauce
    • Soft scrambled eggs with ricotta on a plate.
      Ricotta Scrambled Eggs
    • Cheese Fries in a bowl on a wooden counter.
      Easy Cheese Fries

    Want every new recipe delivered right to your email inbox?

    Sign Me Up!

    Footer

    โ†‘ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up!

    Get in Touch

    • Contact

    Copyright ยฉ 2025 Framed Cooks

    All photographs ยฉ FramedCooks and may not be used for any purpose without written permission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    2.0K shares
    1991 shares
    • 114