Heart-Healthy Chicken Ramen Noodles
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and nourishing Heart-Healthy Chicken Ramen Noodles recipe, a lighter twist on the classic comfort dish. Packed with tender slices of lean chicken breast, vibrant veggies like baby bok choy, carrots, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms, and hearty whole wheat ramen noodles, this dish combines wholesome ingredients with big, bold flavors. Simmered in a soothing low-sodium chicken broth infused with garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy sauce and sesame oil, this ramen is as delicious as it is kind to your heart. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's perfect for busy schedules and delivers a well-balanced, low-sodium meal brimming with vitamins and protein. Garnished with fresh cilantro, scallions, and a hint of lemon, this soup bowls over with freshness and flair. Try this healthy ramen recipe today—it’s proof that comfort food can be good for you!
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Ingredients
- 1 piece boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces whole wheat ramen noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 pieces scallions, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 piece lemon, sliced for garnish
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breast into thin slices.
Step 2
In a large pot, bring the low-sodium chicken broth to a boil.
Step 3
Add the garlic and ginger to the broth and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer.
Step 4
Add the chicken slices to the broth and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 5
Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Step 6
Add the carrots, bok choy, and mushrooms to the broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 7
In a separate pot, cook the whole wheat ramen noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Step 8
Stir the low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil into the broth with vegetables.
Step 9
Add the cooked noodles, chicken, scallions, spinach, and black pepper to the broth, and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until everything is well heated.
Step 10
Serve the ramen in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2670.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1276.0 |
| Total Fat 32.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 147.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2413.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 158.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.6g | |
| Protein 107.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 44.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 542.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2803.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories