Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Ramen is a delightful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and rich cream, creating a bowl of pure bliss. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy dinners, this ultimate recipe is quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables. With its satisfying textures and mouthwatering flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re serving it for a weeknight meal or impressing guests at a gathering, this ramen will warm your heart and fill your belly.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 packs of ramen noodles (discard 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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove and slice.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and water; bring to a simmer.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions (about 4-5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and soy sauce; let simmer.
- Thicken broth with cornstarch mixture while stirring.
- Add vegetables; cook until wilted.
- Serve hot, topping with sliced chicken and garnishes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg