Ramen noodles have long been a college student’s savior. They are both affordable and convenient to make.

However, after many years of eating them and trying every flavor they offer, I found myself tired of ramen.

This lo mein recipe puts a whole new spin on the taste of ramen noodles without costing a lot of money or time to prepare.

The recipe calls for bell peppers, but I substituted broccoli, and it was delicious.

I also used onion powder rather than the chopped onion the recipe calls for.

What you’ll need:

1 package chicken ramen noodles with seasoning packet

2 cups water

1 pound chicken breast strips

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green peppers

1/4 cup chopped carrots

1 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

What to do:

1. Mix oil, soy sauce and half the seasoning packet in a skillet.

2. Add chicken and brown until desired brownness and texture.

3. Cook noodles either by boiling in a pan or using boiling water from a microwave.

4. Add vegetables to chicken and cook until mixture is tender.

5. Add noodles to the rest of the ingredients and cook on medium for five minutes, stirring constantly.