Creamy Marry Me Chicken Ramen
Marry Me Chicken Ramen is the ultimate mashup you didn’t know you needed! By searing the chicken first, it locks in moisture and flavor. Then, it simmers with fresh basil and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, velvety broth.
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Ready in just 35 minutes! No one has to know how easy this is to make, even though it tastes like something from your favorite restaurant!
Budget Friendly: The ingredients in this Marry Me chicken ramen are things you probably already have in your kitchen and won’t break the bank! I know how important that is to you in this economy.
Marry Me Chicken Ramen Ingredients
Noodle Tip: I like to cook the noodles separately, but you can cook the noodles right in the broth. Just add one extra cup of chicken broth and simmer until al dente.
Topping Ideas: Customize your marry me chicken ramen bowls with toppings like edamame beans for crunch, mushrooms, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, beansprouts, chili oil, or a sprinkle of grated parmesan.
How to Make Marry Me Chicken Ramen
I love how quickly and easily this ramen recipe comes together. Simply sear the chicken and prepare the broth, and it’s ready to go! I recommend keeping the tender chicken, broth, and noodles separate until you are ready to eat.
Marry Me Chicken
Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Filet the chicken breasts in half, and rub each filet with the seasoning mix.
Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, undisturbed. The chicken should be cooked through and have a nice browned crust.
Let Chicken Rest: Remove the chicken, let it cool for at least 5 minutes, and slice it into strips. Set aside.
Marry Me Chicken Ramen Broth
Saute Shallot and Garlic: Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the shallot and garlic and cook for a few minutes until tender and fragrant. Drain and chop the sun-dried tomatoes, add them to the pot, and cook for another minute.
Simmer and Assemble: Pour in the chicken broth, half-and-half, fresh basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for just a few minutes. Assemble the ramen by adding a portion of the cooked ramen noodles into a bowl. Pour a generous amount of sauce over the noodles and top with the cooked chicken and any other ramen toppings.
What to Serve It With
This dish can stand alone, but if you want to make it a meal. Serve it with my burrata appetizer, homemade breadtwists, and parmesan garlic Brussels sprouts.
Marry Me Chicken Ramen
Ingredients
Chicken
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper½ teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon olive oil
Broth
1 tablespoon oil from the sun-dried tomatoes¼ cup minced shallot, about 1 shallot1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic about 3 cloves1 (8-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes3 cups chicken broth½ cup half and half3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil1 tablespoon Italian seasoningSalt and pepper to taste8 ounces cooked ramen noodles
Instructions
Chicken
Broth
Notes
Refrigerate: Store the chicken, broth, and noodles separately in airtight containers in the fridge. The chicken can be stored for 3-4 days, the broth for 7 days, and the ramen for 3-4 days.
Freeze: You can freeze the broth for up to 3 months and reheat it later. Although the half and half may separate, it is still good to eat.
Reheating from Fridge: To reheat refrigerated ramen, warm everything up either on the stovetop slowly on low heat. Or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between until the desired temperature is reached.
Reheating from Frozen: Thaw it in the fridge overnight, then add a little extra broth or water before you warm it on the stove over medium-low heat, stirring for about 5 to 8 minutes. If it gets too thick, a splash of broth or cream will fix it!
Nutrition
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