Description
A rich and flavorful Creamy Marry Me Chicken Ramen featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a smoky, spicy tomato cream broth, served with perfectly cooked ramen noodles and topped with fresh vegetables and a drizzle of chili oil for a delightful kick.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the broth and noodles:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tbsp red chili flakes
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/4 cups single cream
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp flaky salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 7 oz ramen noodles
For the toppings:
- Fresh cilantro
- Bean sprouts
- Edamame beans
- Scallions
- Chili oil
Instructions
- Coat and Sear the Chicken: Pour the all-purpose flour onto a plate and thoroughly coat both chicken breasts in the flour. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the floured chicken breasts. Fry each side for about 4 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Prepare the Tomato Cream Sauce: In the same saucepan, add the minced garlic, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, and dried oregano. Fry for a couple of minutes until fragrant. Pour in 1 1/4 cups of chicken stock and all of the single cream. Mix well, then grate in the parmesan cheese. Adding extra parmesan at this stage boosts the richness and flavor.
- Simmer Chicken in the Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the saucepan with the tomato cream sauce. Cover the pan with a lid and let the chicken cook gently for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside to cool slightly before slicing.
- Season the Broth and Cook the Noodles: Season the broth with flaky salt, ground black pepper, and sugar. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Pour in the remaining chicken stock (about 1 1/4 cups) and add the ramen noodles. Cook the noodles according to package instructions, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
- Assemble and Garnish the Ramen: Divide the broth and noodles evenly into two bowls. Top each with sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro, bean sprouts, edamame beans, scallions, chili oil, and an extra sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese if desired. The chili oil adds a wonderful kick and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for best flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes and chili oil amount to your heat preference.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- You can substitute single cream with heavy cream for a richer broth.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and gluten-free ramen noodles.
- Serve immediately to enjoy noodles at their best texture.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Asian-Italian inspired)
Keywords: Creamy Marry Me Chicken Ramen, chicken ramen, creamy ramen, tomato cream sauce, seared chicken, ramen noodles, spicy ramen
