Chicken with Buttered Noodles
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked egg noodles, and rich garlic butter, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then insert them into the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- Add the remaining butter along with the minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss the drained noodles in the skillet, mixing until evenly coated in the garlic butter.
- Slice the chicken and serve it atop the buttered noodles, finishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy. You can substitute egg noodles for gluten-free versions if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg