Description
A cozy and comforting meal featuring golden-seared chicken and buttery, garlicky egg noodles tossed with parsley and optional Parmesan—a classic dinner that’s easy, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Buttered Noodles:
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook egg noodles until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Make Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Add noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen. Slice the chicken and arrange on top of the noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan (if using). Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut—just skip Step 1 and add shredded chicken at the end.
- Other good noodle options include pappardelle or fusilli.
- To lighten the dish, reduce butter and add lemon zest or more herbs for flavor.
- Great with vegetables like spinach, peas, or steamed broccoli stirred in just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
