Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Ramen is a delicious and easy comfort meal you can prepare in just 30 minutes. It features tender chicken and rich flavors combined with simple ingredients for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 packs of ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packets)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish optional)
- Vegetables of your choice (e.g. spinach bok choy bell peppers)
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat then season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook them for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same pot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook them for 1 to 2 minutes until the aroma is released but they do not burn.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the ramen noodles to the pot and cook following the package instructions for about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes if using, letting the broth simmer gently.
- Mix in the cornstarch and water slurry and continue stirring until the broth thickens slightly.
- Add any chosen vegetables like spinach or bok choy and cook until they become tender.
- While the noodles and vegetables cook, slice the rested chicken breasts.
- Serve the creamy ramen in bowls topped with the sliced chicken and garnish with green onions and optional cilantro.
- Enjoy your hot and comforting Creamy Garlic Chicken Ramen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg