Chicken With Buttered Noodles
A cozy, flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts and buttery garlic noodles, finished with herbs and a touch of freshness—perfect for any night you need a comforting meal that feels homemade.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or your favorite herb
For the Noodles:
- 8 oz egg noodles or your preferred pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the egg noodles for 8–10 minutes until al dente.
- Drain and set aside, keeping a bit of pasta water. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Let it rest, then slice. In the same skillet, melt butter with olive oil, add minced garlic, and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the noodles, coating them evenly in the butter mixture. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the noodles topped with sliced chicken and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or basil.