Description
Buttered Noodles with Chicken is a delightful comfort dish that combines tender egg noodles with succulent chicken, all enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that promises warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked noodles in the skillet with garlic butter, sliced chicken, soy sauce, and reserved pasta water. Toss well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while hot until melted. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg