Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Ramen is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender seared chicken breasts with a luscious tomato cream broth, infused with smoked paprika, sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of chili heat. Served over perfectly cooked ramen noodles and topped with fresh cilantro, bean sprouts, edamame, scallions, and chili oil, this recipe offers a comforting and elegant twist on classic ramen with a creamy, cheesy finish.
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 coat both chicken breasts thoroughly 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, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Tomato Cream Sauce: In the same saucepan, add minced garlic, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and red chili flakes. 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 for richness.
- Simmer Chicken in the Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the saucepan with the sauce. Cover with a lid and cook gently for 5 minutes. After cooking, remove the chicken and let cool slightly before slicing.
- Season the Broth and Cook the Noodles: Season the sauce with flaky salt, ground black pepper, and sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste. Pour in the remaining 1 1/4 cups of chicken stock and add the ramen noodles. Cook noodles according to package instructions, stirring frequently to avoid sticking.
- Assemble and Garnish the Ramen: Divide the noodles and broth between two bowls. Top with sliced chicken breast. Garnish with fresh cilantro, bean sprouts, edamame beans, scallions, chili oil, and additional grated parmesan cheese as desired. Serve immediately for a flavorful, creamy ramen experience.
Notes
- Ensure to sear the chicken well to develop a golden crust for better flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes and chili oil to control the spice level to your preference.
- For a richer broth, add extra parmesan cheese when mixing the cream sauce.
- Use fresh ramen noodles if possible, for the best texture; dried noodles can also be used as a convenient alternative.
- Garnishes like cilantro, bean sprouts, edamame, and scallions add freshness and texture contrast to the creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: creamy chicken ramen, marry me chicken, ramen recipe, tomato cream sauce, seared chicken, easy ramen, comforting ramen dish
