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Guilt-Free Asian Noodle Bowl Recipe: Quick, Flavorful Weeknight Meal

 

Skinny Asian Chicken and Noodle Bowl

The Ultimate Guilt-Free Asian Noodle Bowl: Quick and Easy

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Asian

Servings 8
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 16 ounces chicken breast (boneless, skinless), cut into very small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 10 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup frozen corn, not thawed
  • 1 (10-12 oz) package broccoli slaw or cabbage
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 2 (3 oz) packages Top Ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
  • 2 cups spinach leaves, packed

Instructions

 

  • Place the chopped onions, diced red pepper, and sliced celery in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 4 minutes to soften the vegetables.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Turn pieces and cook 1–2 more minutes until the chicken is white inside. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Leave any drippings in the pan, add another teaspoon of olive oil, then add the microwaved vegetables, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and add the frozen corn. Bring the mixture to a boil.Stir in the broccoli slaw or shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and the ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packets). Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir often and use a fork to separate the noodles as they cook; simmer for 3–4 minutes until the noodles are tender.Add the cooked chicken and packed spinach leaves, stirring until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through, about 1 minute.
  • To serve: Use a fork to lift the noodles into bowls, then ladle the broth, vegetables, and chicken over them. Serve hot with a spoon or chopsticks as preferred. Leftovers freeze well for future meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.66cupsCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 21gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1301mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gBlue Smart Points: 3Green Smart Points: 5Plus Points: 6
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