Description
Hearty Buttery Chicken Noodles offer comfort straight from grandmother’s kitchen, blending rich flavors with nostalgic warmth. Creamy sauce and tender chicken invite you to savor each delightful, homemade bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 to 1.5 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Fats:
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or butter
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Noodles and Garnish:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles or pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Liberally coat chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder, ensuring both sides receive an even seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature until the surface becomes glossy and shimmering.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust without frequent movement.
- After initial searing, introduce minced garlic to the pan and continue cooking until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to preserve moisture and tenderness.
- While chicken rests, bring a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil and cook noodles until they reach al dente consistency.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain noodles and return them to the pot.
- Incorporate butter into the hot noodles, gently tossing until each strand is luxuriously coated and butter melts completely.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors.
- Slice rested chicken into elegant strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange buttered noodles on serving plates and artfully top with sliced chicken.
- Finish the dish with an additional dusting of Parmesan, a sprinkle of parsley, and an optional bright squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
- Perfectly sear chicken by ensuring the skillet is hot and not overcrowded, which helps develop a golden-brown crust and locks in moisture.
- Customize the dish by experimenting with different herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano to match your flavor preferences and create unique variations.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting egg noodles with zucchini noodles, rice noodles, or gluten-free pasta alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- Reduce calories by using less butter, replacing some with olive oil, and opting for skinless chicken breasts while maintaining the dish’s rich, comforting flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg