In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Filet the 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in half evenly and rub each filet with the seasoning mix.
Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side undisturbed. The chicken should be cooked through and have a nice browned crust.
Remove the chicken, let it cool for at least 5 minutes, and slice into strips. Set aside.
Broth
Heat the 1 tablespoon oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the ¼ cup minced shallot, and 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic and cook for a few minutes until tender and fragrant.
Drain and chop the 1 (8-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, add them to the pot, and cook for another minute.
Pour in the 3 cups chicken broth, ½ cup half and half, 3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for just a few minutes.
Assemble the ramen, add a portion of the 8 ounces cooked ramen noodles into a bowl, pour a generous amount of broth over the noodles, and top with the cooked chicken and any other ramen toppings.
Notes
Refrigerate: Store the chicken, broth, and noodles separately in airtight containers in the fridge. The chicken can be stored for 3-4 days, the broth for 7 days, and the ramen for 3-4 days.
Freeze: You can freeze the broth for up to 3 months and reheat it later. Although the half and half may separate, it is still good to eat.
Reheating from Fridge: To reheat refrigerated ramen, warm everything up either on the stovetop slowly on low heat. Or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between until the desired temperature is reached.
Reheating from Frozen: Thaw it in the fridge overnight, then add a little extra broth or water before you warm it on the stove over medium-low heat, stirring for about 5 to 8 minutes. If it gets too thick, a splash of broth or cream will fix it!