Chicken with Buttered Noodles: A Comforting and Easy Delight
A deliciously comforting dish featuring tender chicken served alongside buttery noodles, perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free noodles)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter.
- Slice the chicken and serve it over the buttered noodles, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken with Buttered Noodles