Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Marry Me Chicken Ramen, where tender chicken meets a rich, creamy sauce. This gourmet twist on ramen is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
- 200g fresh ramen noodles (or dried/instant noodles)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half/coconut cream)
- 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale/bok choy/frozen spinach)
- 2 green onions, chopped (or chives/shallots)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and sear the chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if necessary, and toss in the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- Add broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for added flavor.
- Incorporate cream: Stir in the heavy cream, mixing well until the broth is creamy and smooth.
- Return chicken: Add the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Cook noodles: While the chicken simmers, cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add veggies: After 15 minutes, add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted.
- Combine: Once everything is cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Add the cooked ramen noodles to the creamy broth, stirring to combine.
- Serve: Place the noodles in bowls, top with the sliced chicken, and garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: This dish can be made in advance; just keep the noodles separate until you’re ready to serve. Feel free to customize your toppings with a soft-boiled egg, nori, sesame seeds, or chili oil.