Description
A comforting and flavorful dish, Chicken with Buttered Noodles is a quick and easy stovetop recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with garlic and paprika, then sautéed and combined with buttered egg noodles for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Buttered Noodles:
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the Egg Noodles: Prepare the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain, toss with 1 tablespoon of butter, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, then deglaze the pan with chicken broth. Stir in remaining butter until melted. Add cooked noodles, toss to coat. Return chicken to the skillet and combine.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like peas, spinach, or broccoli for a complete meal.
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
