Description
Hearty chicken with buttered noodles delivers comfort wrapped in simplicity, promising a classic home-style meal that speaks directly to nostalgic cravings. Families will savor each creamy, perfectly seasoned bite of tender chicken nestled against silky noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, bringing it to a rolling boil. Submerge egg noodles and cook until they reach al dente perfection, typically 7-8 minutes. Carefully drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with a harmonious blend of salt, freshly cracked pepper, and aromatic thyme. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame until shimmering, around 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice into elegant, diagonal strips.
- Return skillet to heat and introduce butter and additional olive oil. Once butter melts and becomes slightly foamy, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Introduce cooked noodles to the garlic-butter mixture, gently tossing to ensure each strand is luxuriously coated with the aromatic sauce.
- Artfully arrange buttered noodles on serving plates, crown with sliced chicken, and finish with a delicate sprinkle of grated Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Opt for wide egg noodles to maximize butter absorption and create a more luxurious texture.
- Toast minced garlic briefly to prevent burning and release a deeper, nuttier flavor profile.
- Consider using bone-in chicken for extra moisture and richer taste if preparing ahead of time.
- Swap regular butter with clarified butter or ghee for a cleaner, more intense buttery coating on noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg