Description
Juicy pan-seared chicken served over buttered noodles offers a family friendly chicken recipe perfect for a quick weeknight chicken dinner. This comforting dish combines tender chicken with creamy buttered noodles for a delicious and simple chicken pasta meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs if preferred
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme optional
- 2 cups egg noodles dry measurement or your preferred type of pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese optional for extra flavor
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt pepper garlic powder onion powder and dried thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to rest while you prepare the noodles.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente stirring occasionally.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water then drain the noodles in a colander.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken lower heat to medium and melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the reserved pasta water or chicken broth to the skillet stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Toss the cooked noodles into the garlic butter sauce stirring well to coat evenly.
- Add parmesan cheese if using and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the buttered noodles and top with the rested chicken sliced or whole.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the chicken use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F
- Reserve pasta water before draining for a creamier sauce
- Watch garlic carefully to prevent burning it should be fragrant but not browned
- For extra richness stir in heavy cream or cream cheese with the butter
- Add steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach for more vegetables
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 475