Description
Creamy Chicken Buttered Noodles is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, egg noodles, and a rich Parmesan sauce. It’s perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, offering a delicious blend of flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (7-9 minutes) until al dente. Stir occasionally.
- Drain the noodles and set aside, optionally drizzling with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the same skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Slowly stir in 1 cup of heavy cream until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
- Stir in frozen peas if using, allowing them to heat through.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, stirring to coat with sauce.
- Toss in the drained egg noodles, mixing until well coated with sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the chicken buttered noodles onto plates or bowls.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Dig in and enjoy your delicious chicken buttered noodles!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish can be customized with vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes