Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce - chicken ramen noodle recipes easy
When I say this ramen lights up your senses, I'm not joking. One spoonful of the creamy garlic sauce, and you'll feel like your tastebuds just got invited to a late-night bonfire party. It’s that perfect, soul-warming kind of spicy—not just heat for the sake of heat, but that cozy, rich kind that hugs your throat.
I made this for dinner last Tuesday when I was craving something that felt like takeout but tasted better and didn’t come in a cardboard box. The broth? Silky and full of garlicky depth. The chicken? Tender, fiery, and comforting all at once. Throw in noodles, and well, you've basically wrapped yourself in a giant edible blanket.
This is the kind of weeknight dinner that hits the sweet spot: bold, creamy, spicy, slurp-worthy. And the best part? You don't need to be a kitchen wizard to pull it off. It's ramen, but leveled up with love and a dash of chaos. Because who wants boring noodles when you can have flavor explosions instead?
Servings: 2 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 packs ramen noodles (no seasoning)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Green onions for garnish
- Soft boiled eggs, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss sliced chicken with paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken until golden and slightly crispy at the edges. Set aside.
- Boil ramen noodles according to the package (but ditch those flavor packets). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute until golden.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Keep stirring until it thickens.
- Add Parmesan and stir until melted and creamy.
- Toss the cooked noodles in the creamy sauce.
- Top with the spicy chicken, green onions, and a soft boiled egg if you’re feeling fancy.