Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Thai garlic chile paste
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, diced
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Method

  • Combine water, soy sauce, coconut milk, chile paste, and peanut butter in slow cooker crock.
  • Stir in onion, garlic, ginger, green pepper, and diced chicken.
  • Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink, about 4 hours.
  • Stir the ramen noodles into the crock; reserve seasoning packets.
  • Cook on High until noodles are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Season to taste with ramen seasoning packets.
  • Garnish soup with cucumbers, green onions, cilantro, and basil before serving.