Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chicken Buttered Noodles, a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. With tender chicken simmered in a rich, buttery sauce enveloping perfectly cooked egg noodles, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The aroma of garlic and fresh herbs will fill your kitchen, making it impossible to resist diving into this bowl of creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add diced chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
- Add garlic and broth: Stir in minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer to reduce slightly.
- Create the sauce: Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes). Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Combine: Add drained noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the creamy sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg