Description
A simple yet delightful meal combining tender chicken breasts and rich buttered noodles, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package instructions (7-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter.
- Slice the chicken and serve it on top of the buttered noodles, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Consider adding red pepper flakes for heat or using whole wheat/gluten-free noodles as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, buttered noodles, quick meal, family-friendly, comfort food