Description
A delightful recipe for Chicken with Buttered Noodles that combines tender chicken breasts seasoned to perfection with buttery, garlicky egg noodles, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or your favorite herb)
- 8 oz egg noodles (or your preferred pasta)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- minced
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil
- chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter and the remaining olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, along with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Serve the chicken on top of the buttered noodles and garnish with fresh parsley or basil, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. This recipe is easily adaptable with different types of pasta or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Chicken with Buttered Noodles, chicken recipe, pasta recipe, easy dinner, American cuisine