Slow Cooker Parents’ Day Ramen. This simple slow cooker ramen is a cozy, no-fuss dinner the whole family will love. With just five easy ingredients and a slow cooker doing most of the work, it’s perfect for a busy weeknight or a relaxed Parents’ Day meal at home. Tender chicken and soft noodles soak up rich, savory flavor with barely any effort.
This easy ramen recipe is perfect for busy days when everyone is hungry and you need a fast, simple dinner. You just put raw dry ramen noodles right into the slow cooker, so there’s no extra pot to clean. As the noodles cook, they soak up all the yummy flavors from the broth. It tastes like your favorite takeout, but it’s made with easy, everyday ingredients and needs very little work from you. That makes it a great pick for a calm, cozy Parents’ Day dinner at home.
Try serving this ramen with steamed broccoli, sweet snap peas, or a cool cucumber salad. This adds something crunchy and fresh next to the warm, rich noodles. Want to make it extra special? Add a plate of pot stickers, roasted edamame, or some fresh fruit. This turns a simple dinner into a fun, family-style meal without extra work.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 packages raw dry ramen noodles (throw away the seasoning packets)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Slow Cooker Parents’ Day Ramen: Instructions
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Put the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
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Pour the chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar over the chicken.
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Use a spoon to stir the liquid gently so the brown sugar begins to dissolve.
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Put the lid on and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and very tender.
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Carefully lift the chicken out and put it on a cutting board.
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Use fork to shred the chicken into small pieces.
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Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the broth.
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Break the dry ramen noodles into large pieces with your hands.
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Add the broken noodles to the slow cooker with the chicken and broth.
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Use a spoon to gently push the noodles into the liquid until most of them are covered.
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Cover it and cook on low flame about 20 – 30 minutes, until the noodles are soft.
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Give everything one more gentle stir to mix well.
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Spoon the hot ramen into bowls and serve right away while warm. Add chopped green onions if you like.