Cheat n' Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup

Soak noodles in very hot tap water.
While noodles are soaking, cut chicken into thin julienne strips.
Heat oil in deep skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken; garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes.
Cook, stirring for 1 minute; then add broth and fish sauce and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is done, about 8 minutes.
Drain noodles and cut into short pieces, about 1-1 1/2 inches long.
Arrange noodles in bottom of bowls; ladle soup over the top and sprinkle with cilantro, onion, and basil.
Serve with"Tuong Ot Sriracha" (Viet hot sauce), or chile paste, if desired.