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Easy Creamy Chicken Ramen

A handful of ingredients turns an ordinary package of ramen into a comforting bowl of goodness.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 1 people
Calories 589.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy Skillet
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Measuring Cups
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula For stirring and combining ingredients
  • 1 Serving Bowl For plating the finished ramen

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup whipping cream
  • 1 3 ounce package ramen noodles (without flavor packet)
  • 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 pinch everything bagel seasoning optional

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, cream, and ramen noodles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce and chopped cooked chicken. Allow to get hot.
  • Serve garnished with everything bagel seasoning if desired.

Notes

For optimal creaminess, use heavy whipping cream; it provides a luxurious mouthfeel. Be vigilant when cooking the ramen noodles, as they soften quickly
—overcooking will result in a mushy texture. The recipe intentionally omits the ramen flavor packet, relying on the quality of your chicken broth, fresh garlic, and soy sauce for depth of flavor; consider a low-sodium broth to control seasoning. If using fresh garlic, mince it finely to ensure even distribution. Pre-cooked, shredded chicken (like rotisserie) is ideal for this quick preparation. While optional, the everything bagel seasoning offers a delightful textural crunch and aromatic burst; alternatively, a sprinkle of chopped scallions or a drizzle of chili oil could elevate the finish. Always taste and adjust soy sauce before serving.