Description
A comforting and simple recipe for juicy chicken paired with glossy, buttery noodles, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add the egg noodles. Cook according to package instructions until just tender. Drain in a colander.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet. When melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss to coat with garlic butter. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Slice the chicken and plate it over the buttered noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use quality butter and fresh garlic for the best flavors. Feel free to customize with lemon, cream, or your favorite herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, buttered noodles, weeknight dinner, comfort food