Description
Chicken Buttered Noodles is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta. This recipe effortlessly combines delicious flavors and simple preparation, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or busy weeknights. With creamy notes from the sauce and the savory taste of chicken, this dish will surely win over both kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to incorporate seasonal vegetables or swap out the noodles for your preferred type. In just about 40 minutes, you can bring this satisfying meal to the table and enjoy a warm, hearty dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (about 225g) egg noodles or your preferred pasta
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and slice.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some cooking water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth; simmer for 3-4 minutes before stirring in heavy cream and letting it thicken slightly.
- Toss in cooked noodles, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet; mix well and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg