Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring creamy cafeteria-style noodles paired with tender garlic butter chicken bites. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe combines the richness of Parmesan cream sauce with savory, garlicky chicken for a satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Sauce
- 2 packs of ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook ramen noodles according to package directions without using the seasoning packets. Once cooked, drain and set aside to keep warm.
- Prepare Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes until they turn golden brown and are fully cooked through.
- Garlic Butter Chicken Sauce: Lower the heat; add butter and minced garlic to the chicken in the skillet. Stir continuously until the garlic becomes fragrant and chicken is well coated. If desired, add honey at this stage for a touch of sweetness and mix well.
- Make Cream Sauce: In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the milk or heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Finish Cream Sauce: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt. Let the sauce thicken slightly while stirring continuously to create a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Toss Noodles: Add the cooked ramen noodles to the cream sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the creamy noodles and top them generously with the garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright finish.
Notes
- Discard the seasoning packets from the ramen noodles to avoid overpowering the cream sauce flavors.
- Using heavy cream instead of milk will yield a richer, creamier sauce.
- The honey in the chicken sauce is optional but adds a pleasant balance to the savory garlic and paprika.
- Fresh parsley not only adds color but also a fresh herbal note to the dish.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly to ensure it’s safe and tender.
