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Delicious Chicken Buttered Noodles served in a bowl with herbs

Chicken Buttered Noodles

A quick and cozy dish featuring golden seared chicken and tender egg noodles tossed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz egg noodles or any pasta you prefer; short shapes like shells or rotini work well
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth preferably low-sodium
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Grated parmesan cheese for topping
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes for added spice

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the olive oil.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
  3. Place the chicken in the hot skillet. Cook about 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  4. Remove the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
Cooking the Noodles
  1. While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  3. Drain the noodles and reserve about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
Making the Sauce
  1. Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer 3–4 more minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  5. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss until well coated in the sauce.
  2. Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss gently to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Serve hot with grated parmesan on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Best served with crisp sides like arugula salad dressed with lemon. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3–4 days.

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