Fiery Chicken Creamy Garlic Ramen (Printable Version)

Spicy noodles, juicy chicken, and creamy garlic sauce unite for a bold, mouthwatering meal.

# Components:

→ Main Components

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles, seasoning discarded
02 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Sauce and Seasonings

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
07 - Salt to taste
08 - Black pepper to taste
09 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - Chopped green onions or sesame seeds

# Preparation steps:

01 - Cook ramen noodles according to package directions in boiling water. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
06 - Add heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and fully emulsified.
07 - Return the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in the creamy garlic sauce. Stir in sriracha sauce if spicier flavor is desired.
08 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing everything together until evenly incorporated and heated through.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to make with simple ingredients
  • Packed with bold spicy flavor and creamy texture
  • Customizable for different spice preferences
  • Easily turns an everyday ramen pack into something special
02 -
  • High protein and filling
  • Perfect make-ahead meal idea
  • Great for spice lovers but easy to adapt
03 -
  • Cook the chicken in batches if your skillet is small so every piece browns rather than steams
  • Always finely mince the garlic to avoid bitter burnt bits in your sauce
  • For maximum creaminess melt the cheese slowly over low heat do not let the sauce boil

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