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One-Pan Creamy Chicken Ramen

Creamy, cheesy ramen topped with juicy seasoned chicken—all made in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 3 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 large chicken breast halved and butterflied
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Avocado oil or another high-smoke-point oil for searing
Creamy Ramen
  • 3 packs Otoki Stir-Fry Cheesy Ramen noodles
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth plus more as needed
  • ¾ cup heavy cream plus more as needed
  • 1 Otoki cheese seasoning packet plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • About 1 handful shredded mozzarella plus more as needed
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Salt if needed
Garnish
  • Fresh or dried parsley

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. Combine the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Sear the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little avocado oil or another high-smoke-point oil. Sear the chicken uncovered until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
Loosen the Ramen
  1. Add all 3 packs of ramen to the same skillet, followed by the chicken broth. Simmer for only 1–2 minutes, just until the noodles loosen. Don't fully cook them yet.
Make It Creamy
  1. Quickly add the heavy cream, 1 cheese seasoning packet, garlic powder, and about a handful of mozzarella. Stir until combined and creamy.
Finish
  1. Cook briefly until the ramen is just tender and the sauce is creamy. If it's too thick, add a splash of broth or heavy cream. For a thicker sauce, add more mozzarella or a little extra cheese powder.
Serve
  1. Slice the chicken and place it over the ramen. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Want more protein? Feel free to use 2 chicken breasts.
Don't clean the skillet after searing. The browned bits add extra flavor.
Use a splatter screen to help control splatter without trapping steam.
Add mozzarella or cheese powder gradually so you can control the thickness.
Taste before adding extra salt. The broth and cheese seasoning are already salty.
Keep the ramen slightly underdone. It will continue cooking in the hot sauce.
Serve right away. The sauce thickens as it sits; loosen it with a splash of broth or heavy cream if needed.