Chicken with Buttered Noodles
A cozy, one-pan comfort meal Chicken with Buttered Noodles in a rich garlic sauce — simple, nostalgic, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Cost: $12
🍳 Equipment
- 1 12-inch deep skillet with lid (Large enough to hold noodles and sauce)
- 1 Kitchen tongs (For turning chicken)
- 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring)
- 1 Instant-read thermometer (To check internal temperature)
- 1 Cheese grater (For fresh Parmesan)
🛒 Ingredients
The Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil - For cooking chicken
The Noodles
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter - Use real butter for best flavor
- 4 cloves fresh garlic - Minced
- 2 cups chicken broth - Can substitute with vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt - To taste
For Finishing
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley - Chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes - Optional, for heat
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest - Adds freshness
📋 Instructions
- Season and cook chicken breasts until golden and fully cooked.
- Melt butter, sauté garlic, and scrape browned bits to build flavor.
- Simmer egg noodles in broth until tender and coated in sauce.
- Slice chicken, combine with noodles, and garnish with Parmesan and herbs.
📝 Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.
🥗 Nutrition
Serving: 400g | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2.1mg