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.

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Chicken Ramen Soup: Comfort Food with a Twist

Chicken Ramen Soup

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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

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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

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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.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/chicken-ramen-soup/