Description
Dive into comfort with this cheesy chicken ramen, where creamy textures meet bold Asian-inspired flavors. Melted cheese and tender chicken elevate classic noodles into a satisfying meal that warms both heart and hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
Additions:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) peas
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Immerse ramen noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain thoroughly, removing seasoning packets completely.
- Pour chicken broth into a large pot and heat until gently simmering over medium temperature.
- Introduce diced chicken pieces and green peas directly into the bubbling broth, allowing them to cook for approximately 4 minutes until chicken appears fully opaque.
- Lower the cooking heat to minimum and gradually incorporate shredded cheddar cheese and milk, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Carefully fold the prepared noodles into the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand gets evenly coated and heated through.
- Enhance the dish’s flavor profile by sprinkling a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring gently to distribute seasonings uniformly.
- Transfer the steaming, cheesy ramen into serving bowls, ensuring an equal distribution of chicken, peas, and that luxurious cheese sauce.
Notes
- Customize Noodles Choose fresh or dried ramen noodles, ensuring they’re cooked al dente for the perfect texture.
- Elevate Broth Use homemade chicken stock for richer flavor and deeper complexity compared to store-bought options.
- Protein Swap Replace chicken with tofu, shredded rotisserie chicken, or plant-based alternatives to suit different dietary preferences.
- Cheese Variations Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, gruyère, or monterey jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg