Description
Chicken Buttered Noodles is a creamy, comforting dish that elevates weeknight dinners with its rich flavors and tender chicken. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. The combination of garlic, butter, and chicken broth envelops egg noodles in a luscious sauce, making every bite delightful. Plus, this recipe is versatile—swap in your favorite pasta or add seasonal vegetables to customize it to your liking. Perfect for busy cooks and picky eaters alike, Chicken Buttered Noodles is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz egg noodles or preferred pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 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 chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through; remove and slice.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth; simmer for 3-4 minutes before stirring in cream and cooking until slightly thickened.
- Toss noodles in the butter sauce; gradually add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Incorporate sliced chicken; season and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 99mg