Description
Savor a cozy classic with this Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe! Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts are served over tender egg noodles tossed in a buttery garlic cream sauce. It’s a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season and sear chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook noodles: Boil egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Combine with noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Slice the cooked chicken and serve over the buttered noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Chicken option: Substitute boneless thighs or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Add-ins: Stir in steamed broccoli, peas, or spinach for extra veggies.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: buttered noodles, chicken pasta, easy dinner, comfort food, creamy garlic noodles