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In a frying pan, brown chicken until done.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

Heat butter and cream in a small saucepan over low heat until butter melts. Stir in remaining ingredients. Keep warm over low heat. Top warm noodles with chicken and sauce. Makes 2 servings.

Ramen Fajitas
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips
1-1/2 cups sliced onion
1 cup sliced red or green bell peppers
2 cups salsa
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
1/2 cup sour cream

In a frying pan, brown chicken until done. Add onion, peppers, and salsa and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Serve chicken mixture over warm noodles and top with sour cream. Makes 2 servings.

Italian Chicken
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 cup Italian dressing, divided

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. If possible, let chicken marinate overnight in 1/2 cup dressing.

In a frying pan, cook chicken in the dressing until golden brown. Drizzle remaining dressing on noodles and toss. Top with chicken. Makes 2 servings.

Fiesta Chicken
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
olive oil
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 packages cajun chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
2 to 3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons salsa

In a frying pan, brown chicken in olive oil. Add corn, black beans, and pepper. Saute over low heat until heated through and vegetables are tender.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packets. Combine noodles with chicken mixture. Stir in sour cream and salsa. Makes 2–4 servings.

Cheesy Chicken Casserole
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup, condensed
1/2 cup milk
1 package chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 small can white chicken chunks, drained

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add soup, milk, and just under half of the seasoning packet. Stir until smooth.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add cheese, chicken, and soup mixture. Stir until cheese is melted. Pour into a 1-quart greased casserole dish and bake 30 minutes. Makes 2 servings.

Chicken ’n’ Asparagus
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 packages chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) cream of asparagus or mushroom soup, condensed
1 cup milk
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut up
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

In a frying pan, brown chicken until done. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese and 1 seasoning packet. Simmer over low heat 10 minutes, or until noodles are done. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. Makes 4 servings.

Chinese-Style Ramen
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1/4 cup water chestnut halves
1/2 cup snow peas
1/3 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup celery
2 to 3 teaspoons oil
1 package Oriental ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
1 tablespoon soy sauce

In a frying pan, brown chicken until done. Add water chestnuts, snow peas, bean sprouts, celery, and oil. Saute until vegetables are tender.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packet. Spoon vegetables over warm noodles and sprinkle with soy sauce. Makes 2 servings.

Chicken Milano
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon basil
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 packages chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
salt and pepper, to taste

In a frying pan, brown chicken and garlic in oil until done. Add sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and chicken broth. Simmer over low heat 5 minutes.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add 1 seasoning packet. Serve chicken mixture over warm noodles. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 2–4 servings.

All-American Ramen
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packets
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 hot dogs, sliced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packets.

In a frying pan, saute onion and hot dogs together until heated through. Add hot dog mixture to noodles. Add cheese and stir until melted. Makes 2–4 servings.

Ham Omelets
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packets
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped ham
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 to 1 cup grated Swiss cheese

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packets.

In a frying pan, melt butter, and then add beaten eggs. Fold in noodles and remaining ingredients. Cook until light brown. Makes 2–4 servings.

Pork Chop Ramen
4 pork chops
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 cup sliced onion
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of celery soup, condensed
1/2 cup water
2 packages pork ramen noodles, with seasoning packets

In a frying pan over medium heat, brown pork chops in oil 5 minutes per side, or until done, and drain. Add onion, soup, and water. Simmer over low heat 10 minutes.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packets. Serve pork chops and sauce over warm noodles. Makes 4 servings.

Cheesy Bacon Noodles
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 to 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add cheese immediately and stir until melted. Stir in bacon and season with salt and pepper. Makes 2–4 servings.

Brats ’n’ Noodles
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packets
4 bratwursts or cheddarwursts, sliced

Boil noodles and brats together. Drain and stir in 1 seasoning packet. Makes 2–4 servings.

Pork and Peppers
2 pork chops
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 package pork ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water mixed with seasoning packet
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves

In a frying pan, brown pork chops until done and then remove. Saute peppers and onion in drippings until tender.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a small saucepan, heat butter over low heat until light brown. Add flour, stirring until deep brown. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling and stir 1 minute. Top warm noodles with pork chops and sauce. Makes 2 servings.

Hungarian Skillet Meal
1 package ramen noodles, any flavor
1/2 pound pork strips
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup sour cream

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a frying pan, brown pork until done. Add tomato sauce, onion, paprika, and noodles. Cook over low heat until onion is tender. Stir in noodles. Remove from heat and add sour cream. Makes 2 servings.

Lean Pork Steak
2 packages pork ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
2 lean pork steaks, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 cup water

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a frying pan, cook steak pieces until done. Add onion, water, and seasoning packets. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in noodles and simmer 3–5 minutes more. Makes 2 servings.

Tropical Ramen
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
2 cups fully cooked ham, cut in strips
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup crispy Chinese noodles
1 stalk celery, sliced

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Rinse with cold water.

Stir in ham, pineapple, crispy noodles, and celery. Makes 2 servings.

Seafood
Cheesy Tuna Ramen
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup, condensed
1 cup milk
2 cans tuna, drained
2 cups peas
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add soup, milk, tuna, and peas. Simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over top and serve. Makes 2–4 servings.

Shrimp Ramen
1 package Oriental ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of celery soup, condensed
1 can shrimp, drained
salt and pepper, to taste

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add just under half of the seasoning packet. Add soup, shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook 10 minutes over medium heat. Makes 2 servings.

Cheesy Salmon Noodles
1 package ramen noodles, any flavor
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup, condensed
1/2 cup milk
1 small can salmon, drained
1 cup cooked spinach or asparagus
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add soup, milk, salmon, and broccoli. Simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over top and serve. Makes 2 servings.

Tuna Noodle Casserole
2 cans tuna, drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup water
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 packages chicken ramen noodles, broken up, with seasoning packets
10 to 20 saltine crackers, crushed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, mix tuna, cheese, water, milk, eggs, and 1 seasoning packet. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish. Add broken uncooked noodles. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle crackers over top and bake 5 minutes more. Makes 2–4 servings.

Creamy Mushroom Shrimp Ramen
1 package Oriental ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup, condensed
1 can shrimp, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Cook noodles in water according to package directions; do not drain. Add soup, shrimp, mushrooms, and half of the seasoning packet. Cook 10 minutes over medium heat. Makes 2 servings.

Twice-Baked Tuna Casserole
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packets
2 cans tuna, drained
1 cup cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup crushed potato chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Season with 1 seasoning packet. Mix tuna, cheese, onion, and noodles together in a small casserole dish and bake 15–20 minutes. Sprinkle chips over top and bake 15 minutes more. Makes 2–4 servings.

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