Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Chicken with Buttered Noodles, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz egg noodles (or your favorite pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil and parsley)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the drained noodles and remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Toss to coat the noodles in the butter sauce, then add the chicken back to the skillet. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the butter sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken with Buttered Noodles, quick dinner, easy recipe, pasta dish