Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken with rich buttery noodles, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss in the buttery garlic sauce.
- Slice the chicken and serve it over the buttered noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the chicken; it should be juicy and tender. Feel free to add vegetables like peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg