Description
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food for spice lovers—bold, rich, and packed with flavor. Juicy, well-seasoned chicken tops a bed of perfectly cooked ramen noodles coated in a velvety garlic cream sauce with a spicy kick from sriracha or chili paste. This gourmet-style bowl is ready in just 30 minutes and totally irresistible.
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika or cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- For the garlic cream sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter (add more if needed after cooking chicken)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili paste (more or less to taste)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional for extra richness)
- For the ramen:
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Optional toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Soft-boiled eggs
- Chili oil
- Extra Parmesan or sriracha
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika or cayenne.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in olive oil or butter until golden and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and let rest before slicing.
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In the same pan, melt more butter if needed and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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Stir in chicken broth and cream. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
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Add sriracha or chili paste and Parmesan (if using). Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Meanwhile, cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain.
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Toss cooked noodles in the creamy garlic sauce until fully coated.
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Top with sliced chicken, green onions, and optional toppings like sesame seeds, soft-boiled eggs, or chili oil. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added greens, stir in baby spinach or bok choy.
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version with a slightly sweet twist.
- Add soy sauce or a spoonful of miso for extra umami flavor.
- Adjust spice level to taste—more sriracha = more heat!
