Chicken Buttered Noodles Recipe
Enjoy a comforting and flavorful meal with this easy Chicken Buttered Noodles recipe. Tender chicken strips are tossed with buttery garlic egg noodles in a creamy sauce, creating a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Chicken Buttered Noodles:
- 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
- Optional: Grated parmesan cheese for topping
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for added spice
Ingredient Highlights:
- Chicken Breasts: Lean and protein-packed, chicken breasts serve as the star of the dish.
- Egg Noodles: Traditional pasta for this dish, but can be substituted with any pasta.
- Butter: Key ingredient for a rich, velvety sauce.
- Chicken Broth: Adds savory depth to the dish.
- Heavy Cream: Adds richness and creaminess.
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by heating olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook chicken until golden brown, then slice.
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook noodles in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
- Make the Butter Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, add broth and cream, simmer.
- Combine Noodles and Chicken: Toss noodles in sauce, add chicken, toss together.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot topped with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Chicken Buttered Noodles, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Garlic Butter Noodles