Heart-Healthy Chicken Top Ramen
Elevate your noodle night with our Heart-Healthy Chicken Top Ramen, a wholesome, flavorful spin on the classic comfort food. This recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients like whole-grain ramen noodles, lean poached chicken breast, fresh broccoli florets, baby spinach, and protein-rich edamame, all simmered in a low-sodium chicken broth infused with aromatic ginger and garlic. Perfect for food lovers seeking a heart-smart meal, this dish combines vibrant colors, delightful textures, and savory soy-sesame notes in every bowl. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes and easy to customize, it’s a satisfying option for busy weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this healthy ramen is sure to become your go-to recipe for nourishing comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 piece skinless chicken breast
- 2 packages whole grain ramen noodles
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 cup cooked edamame
Instructions
Begin by poaching the chicken breast. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and water, and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the chicken breast to the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let the chicken cook for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool slightly.
While the chicken is cooling, add the broccoli florets and carrots to the broth, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with the spinach, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and whole grain ramen noodles.
Cook the noodles according to package instructions, typically about 3-5 minutes, ensuring they are tender but not overcooked.
Stir in the sesame oil and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce if needed.
Divide the ramen into serving bowls and garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and cooked edamame.
Serve hot and enjoy a heart-healthy meal filled with delicious flavors and textures.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2684 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 79.4 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1706 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
