Description
Chicken Buttered Noodles is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chicken with rich, buttery noodles. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a creamy sauce that envelops every bite. With its quick preparation time and flavor-packed ingredients, it’s sure to please both kids and adults alike. Customize it with your favorite toppings, making it a versatile meal that fits any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz egg noodles or preferred pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and slice.
- Boil salted water in a pot, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes; stir in cream and let thicken.
- Toss drained noodles into the sauce and add sliced chicken back in. Mix well, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Season to taste and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg