Description
This easy and cozy Chicken Buttered Noodles recipe features pan-seared chicken, egg noodles, and a rich garlic butter cream sauce—perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz egg noodles
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley (plus extra for garnish)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Sear seasoned chicken breasts and slice once cooked.
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Boil noodles until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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In same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic.
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Add broth, simmer, then add cream and thicken.
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Toss noodles in sauce; add chicken and coat.
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Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust sauce texture with reserved pasta water.
- Swap thyme for basil or rosemary.
- Use light milk for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American comfort food
