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Overhead view of creamy chicken noodle soup with ramen noodles, golden coconut milk broth, and shredded chicken garnished with fresh cilantro

Creamy Chicken Ramen with Coconut Milk

A rich and comforting creamy chicken noodle soup made with full-fat coconut milk, turmeric, paprika, and chewy ramen noodles. Ready in 30 minutes with bold Thai-inspired flavors the whole family will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai-Inspired
Calories: 547

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 large carrot cut into thin 2-inch-long pieces
  • 4 small cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pinch kosher salt to taste
  • 14 oz full-fat coconut milk 1 can, shaken well. Do not use carton coconut milk.
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or 1 lb raw chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 2 packages ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp mild hot sauce adjust to taste. Use a mild Louisiana-style sauce, not gochujang.
  • 1.67 cups water or chicken broth use the empty coconut milk can to measure

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Small pot
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the carrot pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until just tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and stir constantly for 1 minute. Keep heat at medium to avoid burning the garlic.
  4. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken (or raw sliced chicken) and chopped red bell pepper. Sprinkle in the turmeric and paprika and stir until everything is coated in the golden spice blend. If using raw chicken, cook for 5 to 6 minutes until no longer pink before continuing.
  5. Stir in the boiled carrots and drizzle in the hot sauce. Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. Fill the empty can with water or broth, swirl to capture remaining milk, and add to the pan.
  6. Let the broth come to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and heat to your preference.
  7. Add the ramen noodles directly into the broth and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once or twice. Remove from heat while noodles still have a slight chew as they will continue softening.
  8. Ladle into bowls immediately and serve hot. Garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, sliced red chili, or crushed peanuts.

Notes

Use full-fat canned coconut milk only for a rich, creamy broth. If using raw chicken breast, make sure it is fully cooked before adding coconut milk. Store noodles separately from broth to prevent them turning soggy. Freeze the soup base without noodles for up to 2 months. Cook fresh noodles when ready to serve.