Description
Creamy Chicken Ramen is a delightful fusion of traditional Japanese ramen and rich, creamy broth, offering a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 🍜 Ramen Noodles: 2 packs (discard seasoning packets)
- 🍗 Cooked Chicken: 1 cup, shredded or diced
- 🧄 Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- 🧅 Green Onions: 2, chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 🥛 Chicken Broth: 2 cups
- 🥄 Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- 🥄 Mirin (optional): 1 tablespoon
- 🥛 Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- 🥄 Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon
- 🥚 Soft-Boiled Eggs: 2, halved
- 🌿 Fresh Spinach: 1 cup
- 🥕 Carrot: 1 small, julienned
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add sesame oil. Sauté minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions until fragrant.
Prepare Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and mirin (if using). Bring to a simmer.
Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream, mixing well to combine. Let the broth simmer gently for a few minutes.
Cook Noodles: While the broth is simmering, cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, spinach, and carrots to the broth. Allow to heat through until the spinach wilts slightly.
Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the creamy chicken and vegetable broth over the noodles.
Garnish: Top each bowl with halved soft-boiled eggs and the green parts of the chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: lunch
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Japanese-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Creamy Ramen, Chicken Ramen, Easy Dinner Recipe, Comfort Food, Japanese Fusion