Description
A comforting dish of tender, buttery noodles paired with savory chicken, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 8 ounces egg noodles or your favorite pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs (if using). In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping the skillet to deglaze.
- Add the drained noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat. If dry, add reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, if using, and mix until melted and creamy.
- Slice the rested chicken and serve over the buttery noodles, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness. Add vegetables like steamed broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: buttered noodles, chicken, quick dinner, comfort food, family recipe