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Chicken Buttered Noodles

A delightful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, buttery noodles, and a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Lean and protein-packed.
  • 8 ounces Egg Noodles Traditional pasta for this dish.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Key ingredient for the sauce.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Preferably low-sodium.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Adds richness to the sauce.
Seasonings & Extras
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced For flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Or fresh parsley for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking the chicken.
  • Salt Salt and black pepper, to taste For seasoning.
  • Optional Grated parmesan cheese for topping For garnish.
  • Optional Red pepper flakes For added spice.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme on both sides.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.
  4. Once cooled, slice the chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
Cook the Noodles
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter while scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the drained noodles to the skillet, tossing gently in the sauce until evenly coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  2. Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss everything together.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding broth or cream if needed.