Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Ramen is cozy, flavorful, and incredibly easy! Tender chicken, vegetables, and ramen noodles simmer in a savory broth for the perfect hands-off dinner. Ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
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1½–2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ cups matchstick carrots
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1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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8 ounces sugar snap peas
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3 medium scallions, chopped (plus extra for topping)
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4 cups chicken stock
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½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 packets chicken-flavored ramen noodles (reserve one seasoning packet)
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Optional toppings: sliced scallions, halved hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
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Add the base ingredients. Place chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the top.
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Layer the veggies. Add carrots, bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and chopped scallions.
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Make the broth. Pour in chicken stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, and one reserved ramen seasoning packet. Stir gently to combine
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Slow cook. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is very tender.
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Shred the chicken. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
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Add noodles. Break ramen noodles in half and stir them into the broth. Cover and cook 10–15 minutes until noodles are soft and glossy
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Serve. Ladle into bowls and top with sliced scallions and hard-boiled eggs if desired
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 441kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 59g