Description
Savor the comfort of Chicken with Buttered Noodles—a quick and delightful dish featuring tender chicken atop rich, buttery noodles. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1 to 1.5 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- For the Noodles:
- 8 ounces egg noodles or pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Notes
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the Noodles: Boil salted water and cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot. Add butter and toss to coat, then mix in Parmesan and parsley.
- Serve: Plate the noodles, top with sliced chicken, and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g