Description
Chicken Buttered Noodles is a creamy and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with buttery noodles, creating an irresistible meal perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe can be prepared in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its rich garlic flavor and velvety sauce, Chicken Buttered Noodles is sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Customize your bowl by swapping out the pasta shape or adding fresh vegetables to make it your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz egg noodles or preferred pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (preferably low-sodium)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Sear for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice.
- In a pot, boil salted water and cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter while scraping up bits from the pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes before stirring in heavy cream. Let thicken for another 3-4 minutes.
- Toss cooked noodles in the sauce until coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Mix in sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg