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Chicken with Buttered Noodles Recipe: Irresistible Comfort Feast

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Juicy pan-seared chicken served over buttered noodles offers a family friendly chicken recipe perfect for a quick weeknight chicken dinner. This comforting dish combines tender chicken with creamy buttered noodles for a delicious and simple chicken pasta meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme optional
  • 2 cups egg noodles dry measurement or your preferred type of pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese optional for extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt pepper garlic powder onion powder and dried thyme.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to rest while you prepare the noodles.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  6. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente stirring occasionally.
  7. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water then drain the noodles in a colander.
  8. In the same skillet used for the chicken lower heat to medium and melt the butter.
  9. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
  10. Add the reserved pasta water or chicken broth to the skillet stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  11. Toss the cooked noodles into the garlic butter sauce stirring well to coat evenly.
  12. Add parmesan cheese if using and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Plate the buttered noodles and top with the rested chicken sliced or whole.
  14. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
  15. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the chicken use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F
  • Reserve pasta water before draining for a creamier sauce
  • Watch garlic carefully to prevent burning it should be fragrant but not browned
  • For extra richness stir in heavy cream or cream cheese with the butter
  • Add steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach for more vegetables

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