Chicken & Noodles in Coconut Lime Broth

Name: Chicken & Noodles in Coconut Lime Broth
Prep time: 20

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4.3 out of 5 stars (based on 15 reviews)

20 min prep

4 servings

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17 ingredients

You’ll crave this Asian-inspired soup on those days when you just want to crawl under a mountain of blankets (and even on days when you don’t!). This Chicken & Noodles in Coconut Lime Broth is...

2 teaspoons canola oil
½ onion, sliced thin
1 clove garlic, sliced thin
3-inch piece ginger, peeled and cut into slices
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 teaspoon fish sauce (see Chef Tips)
½ pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
6 ounces flat rice noodles
10 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
½ cup loosely packed baby spinach or roughly chopped spinach
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
2 stalks scallions, white and light green parts only, sliced
½ jalapeño, sliced (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

638 cals

Fat

36 g

Saturated Fat

24 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3 g

Monounsaturated Fat

7 g

Carbohydrates

53 g

Sugar

6 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

27 g

Sodium

723 mg

Directions

Heat oil in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook onions, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes just until the onions turn translucent, about 4 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, lime zest, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and add the sliced mushrooms, cook for 5 minutes. Season to taste.
Meanwhile, soak and drain the rice noodles according to package instructions.
Bring the soup back up to a boil, and add the sliced chicken. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice, cilantro leaves, and scallions.
Divide the rice noodles between 4 bowls. Pour the hot broth over the noodles. Serve with jalapeño slices, if using.

Chef Tips

If you can’t find fish sauce, which adds a delicious briny taste to the soup, just add some salt. The lime will take care of the rest.

If you’re on an immuno-suppressed diet, don’t turn off the heat when you add the cilantro, scallions, and jalapeño. Instead, cook them in the broth for about three minutes before serving.

Registered Dietitian Approved

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Chicken & Noodles in Coconut Lime Broth