Creamy Marry Me Chicken Ramen Recipe
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Ramen is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in flour and seared to a golden brown, simmered in a rich tomato cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, smoked paprika, and spices. Served with perfectly cooked ramen noodles and topped with fresh cilantro, bean sprouts, edamame, scallions, chili oil, and parmesan cheese, this recipe offers a satisfying fusion of creamy, spicy, and fresh flavors in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
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 (divided)
- 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 and 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 preparing 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 chicken stock and all the single cream, mixing well to combine. Grate in 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, adding a bit extra for richness to boost flavor.
- Simmer Chicken in the Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the saucepan with the tomato cream sauce. Place a lid on the pan and let the chicken cook gently for 5 minutes. After cooking, 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 seasoning as needed. Pour in the remaining chicken stock (about 1 1/4 cups), then add the ramen noodles. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Assemble and Garnish the Ramen: Divide the broth and cooked noodles into two bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro, bean sprouts, edamame beans, scallions, a drizzle of chili oil, and an extra sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy your flavorful and comforting creamy marry me chicken ramen!
Notes
- Use chicken breasts to keep the dish lean and tender.
- Flouring the chicken before searing helps develop a crisp exterior and thickens the sauce slightly.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes and chili oil according to your heat preference.
- For a richer sauce, you can add extra parmesan cheese when grating the cheese into the cream sauce.
- Fresh toppings like cilantro and bean sprouts add brightness and texture; don’t skip them.
- If you can’t find single cream, heavy cream or whipping cream can be used as substitutes with slightly richer results.
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