Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Ramen is a quick and delicious 20-minute meal featuring tender seasoned chicken breasts and rich, cheesy ramen noodles coated in a luscious garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 packs OTOKI Cheddar & Mascarpone Cheesy Ramen
- 2 chicken breasts butterflied
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ to ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season both sides of the butterflied chicken breasts evenly with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring full flavor penetration.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and slice it into strips.
- Cook the ramen: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles for about 2 minutes until just tender. Drain the noodles, reserving approximately ¼ cup of the cooking water for later use.
- Build the sauce: In the same pan used for the chicken, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add cream and seasoning: Pour in the heavy cream and add the seasoning packets from the ramen noodles. Stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and well combined.
- Combine noodles and sauce: Add the drained noodles back to the pan along with a splash of the reserved cooking water. Toss everything until the sauce turns glossy and coats the noodles evenly.
- Finish the dish: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Top the creamy noodles with the sliced chicken and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but the sauce may be less rich.
- Butterflying the chicken breasts ensures quicker and more even cooking.
- Reserve a bit of the ramen cooking water as its starch helps thicken and smooth the sauce.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Freshly grated Parmesan provides better melting and flavor compared to pre-grated cheese.
