Description
A quick and comforting weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts and buttery egg noodles, ready in just 30 minutes with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces (225g) wide egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon salt total)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and chop parsley if using. Measure out butter and broth.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Lower heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping browned bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add cooked noodles and chicken back to the skillet. Toss gently to coat noodles in garlic butter sauce and distribute chicken evenly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top. Serve immediately while warm and buttery. Optional: serve with extra butter or grated Parmesan.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure a golden crust. Use unsalted butter to control saltiness. Toss noodles with butter after draining to prevent sticking. Keep the browned bits in the skillet for extra flavor. Reheat leftovers gently with broth or butter to restore creaminess. Avoid freezing as butter sauce may separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 410
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: easy chicken recipe, buttered noodles, quick dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, chicken and noodles