Description
This Chicken With Buttered Noodles recipe is a nostalgic comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to every bite. Juicy chicken paired with rich, buttery noodles makes for an effortless and elegant family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Substitution: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 12–16 ounces Egg Noodles
- Substitution: Other Pasta Shapes (like fusilli, rotini, or penne)
- 6–8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (divided)
- 1.5 to 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- Substitution: Vegetable Broth
- 1 small Yellow Onion (finely diced)
- 2–3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- ½ cup Heavy Cream (optional, but recommended)
- Substitution: Half-and-Half or Milk
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme (or Parsley)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken and Season: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, pat dry, and toss with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter, and sear the chicken until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add egg noodles, and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Build the Buttery Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add more butter, sauté onion until translucent, add garlic, then pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Cream (Optional) and Finish the Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, simmer for another 2-3 minutes, and adjust seasonings.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken and noodles to the skillet, add remaining butter, toss until coated, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook your noodles to prevent mushiness. Quality butter enhances flavor, and consider adding fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.