Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
This Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a flavorful, comforting dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts served over fresh ramen noodles in a rich, creamy garlic broth with a spicy kick from red pepper flakes. Garnished with fresh green onions and cilantro, it’s the perfect blend of heat and creaminess for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
Noodles & Broth
- 2 servings fresh ramen noodles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Flavorings & Garnishes
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cilantro (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp cooking oil (for searing chicken)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your countertop to ensure an organized cooking process and smooth preparation.
- Sear Chicken: Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper if desired. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let rest on a plate to retain juices.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Broth and Soy Sauce: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits from searing the chicken. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook Noodles: Add the fresh ramen noodles to the simmering broth and cook for 4-5 minutes or according to package instructions until the noodles are tender and cooked through.
- Create Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes, mixing thoroughly to create a spicy, creamy garlic broth.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the rested chicken breasts into strips and serve over the creamy noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro if desired for freshness and color.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Use low-sodium broth and soy sauce to reduce the saltiness of the dish.
- For a richer flavor, allow the heavy cream to gently simmer but avoid boiling once added to prevent curdling.
- Fresh ramen noodles provide the best texture, but dried ramen can be substituted if necessary.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking ensures it remains juicy and tender when sliced.
Keywords: Fiery chicken ramen, creamy garlic sauce, spicy ramen, pan-seared chicken, creamy noodle soup, easy ramen recipe
