Chicken with Buttered Noodles
Chicken with Buttered Noodles is a cozy, easy dinner with juicy chicken, buttery noodles, and rich parmesan flavor perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs are extra juicy and forgiving.
- 1 tablespoon salt For seasoning the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning the chicken.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Mixed with butter for cooking.
- 1 clove fresh minced garlic (optional) To add more flavor.
- 1 cup reserved pasta water To help make a silky sauce.
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces egg noodles Can substitute with spaghetti, fettuccine, or rotini.
- 4 tablespoons butter This is the heart of the cozy factor.
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Melts better and tastes richer than pre-grated.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional) For added herby flavor.
- handful peas or baby spinach (optional add-ins) Makes it feel like a fuller meal.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the noodles in well-salted water until just tender. Before draining, scoop out some pasta water and set it aside.
- While the pasta cooks, pat your chicken dry and season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet with a mix of butter and olive oil. Add chicken and cook until golden on both sides and cooked through.
- Lower the heat and add more butter, minced garlic (if desired), then sprinkle in Parmesan and a splash of reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
- Toss the drained noodles into the skillet or in the pasta pot with butter, Parmesan, and a small splash of pasta water, then serve with the chicken on top.
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Note
Do not rush the chicken. Let it sit in the pan to get a browned crust. For added brightness, squeeze a little lemon on top before serving and sprinkle with parsley if desired.