Description
This recipe for Chicken with Buttered Noodles combines tender chicken pieces with perfectly cooked noodles in a flavorful buttery sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that is easy to make and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz egg noodles (or your favorite pasta)
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Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil and parsley)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Return chicken to the skillet. Toss in cooked noodles and Parmesan cheese if using. Stir well to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like peas, bell peppers, or broccoli.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg