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Chicken Buttered Noodles

A cozy, comforting meal with tender chicken and buttery cream sauce tossed with egg noodles. Perfect for busy evenings or family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Lean and protein-packed
  • 8 oz egg noodles Can substitute with your preferred pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Key ingredient for a rich, velvety sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor to the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley Or fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing chicken
  • 1 cup chicken broth Preferably low-sodium
  • ½ cup heavy cream Adds richness and creamy texture
  • Optional Grated parmesan cheese for topping Add for extra richness
  • Optional Red pepper flakes for added spice Use for an extra kick

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme on both sides.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest.
  4. Slice the chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces after it cools slightly.
Cooking the Noodles
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet used to cook the chicken, reduce heat to medium and add butter, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for another 3-4 minutes, thickening slightly.
Combining the Ingredients
  1. Add the drained noodles to the skillet, tossing them gently in the butter sauce until evenly coated.
  2. Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss everything together.
  3. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with parsley and add red pepper flakes if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve the Chicken Buttered Noodles hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Pound thicker chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Use low-sodium broth to manage salt levels and avoid overcrowding the skillet while searing chicken.