Description
A comforting bowl of creamy chicken ramen with tender noodles, fresh spinach, and seared chicken thighs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 packages ramen noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and sear them until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove them from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add a bit more sesame oil if needed, then toss in minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn them.
- Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift any delicious brown bits. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the ramen noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually around 4-5 minutes. If you’re using fresh noodles, they may take less time.
- Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the heavy cream. Mix well until everything is combined and heated through.
- Add the spinach and mushrooms to the pot, letting them wilt and soften in the creamy broth for a couple of minutes.
- Slice the seared chicken thighs and return them to the pot. Stir to combine everything, letting it warm through for another minute.
- Ladle the ramen into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings, such as sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of chili oil for an extra kick.
Notes
- Fresh ramen noodles may take less time to cook compared to dried ones.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg