Chicken With Buttered Noodles Recipe

Written by: Vladimir Lapshin

Key Takeaways

• Easy to Make with Simple Ingredients: Chicken with buttered noodles recipe recipe is very easy to make as it can be prepared with simple ingredients such as butter, chicken broth, cream, and noodles. 
• Perfect for Busy Weeknight: It only took me 15 minutes for preparation and 25 minutes to cook this recipe. This means, this whole meal can be fully ready in 40 minutes, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights. 
• Customizable: Buttered noodles with chicken recipe is very customizable. If you do not like chicken, you can replace it with tofu or shrimp. Moreover, you can also add vegetables of your choice such as peas or spinach to make it extra nutritious. To make it a little spicy, you can also try adding some pepper flakes to give a spicy kick.

Introduction

Chicken with buttered noodles recipe is simple, delicious, and packed with flavor. Its flavorful taste simply warms your soul after you take its first bite. This recipe combines tender and flavorful chicken with buttery noodles and creamy sauce, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or cozy family dinner. The best part about this recipe is even if you are not a professional cook, you can still make chicken with buttered noodles by following my easy step by step instructions. So, let’s make these flavorful and delicious chicken buttered noodles.

Chicken With Buttered Noodles Recipe

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Course: MeatCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Calories per serving

660

kcal

Total time

40

minutes

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Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 4 

• Salt and pepper: To taste

• Olive oil: 2 tbsp

• Unsalted butter: 1 tbsp

• Sliced mushrooms: 8 ounces

• Minced garlic: 2 cloves

• Chicken broth: 1 cup

• Heavy cream: 1 cup

• Dried thyme: 1 tsp

• Dried oregano: 1/2 tsp

• Noodles: 12 ounces

• Fresh parsley (chopped): For garnish

• Grated Parmesan cheese: For garnish

Step by Step Instructions

• Prepare the Chicken: First of all, take the chicken breasts. Season all sides of your chicken breasts with pepper and salt. Now, take a large pan and put some olive oil in it. Heat the olive oil over a medium high heat. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the pan and avoid overcrowding them. Cook each side of the chicken breast for 4 ro 5 minutes until they become golden brown. When the chicken breasts are cooked, take them out of the pan and place them aside on a plate.
• Make the Sauce: Use the same pan to melt the butter over a medium flame. Put the sliced mushrooms into the melted butter and cook for about 5 minutes until these mushrooms release their juice and start getting brown. Put the dried thyme, oregano and minced garlic in it and stir it. Cook for another minute until it gives out a fragrance. Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth in it. Stir this sauce nicely. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
• Cook the Noodles: Take a large pot and put water in it. Bring the water to boil. Add noodles in it and cook until they are al dente. When the noodles are cooked, drain the noodles water and set the noodles aside.
• Butter the Noodles: Take a large bowl, add a tablespoon of the melted butter in it and toss the cooked noodles in it. Coat the noodles until they are evenly covered with buttery goodness.
• Combine Everything: Put the cooked chicken back into the pan and heat it for another two minutes while spooning sauce over it. Finally, place the buttered noodles on the plate, and then top them with the chicken and sauce.
• Garnish and Serve: Your chicken buttered noodles are ready. Top your chicken with buttered noodles with fresh parsley or grated parmesan cheese.  Serve them and enjoy.

Chef Recommendations

• Use Fresh Herbs: For the best flavor, use fresh herbs such as fresh thyme, or oregano. They enhance the texture of your chicken and buttered noodles. 
• Marinate Your Chicken: Marinate your chicken in garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning at least an hour before cooking to make it extra tender and flavorful. 
• Make it Spicy: You can make your chicken and buttered noodles spicy by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. 

How to Properly Store and Reheat Chicken Buttered Noodles?

You can refrigerate your leftover chicken buttered noodles in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

For reheating, heat the pan over a low heat with a splash of chicken broth or cream and then reheat chicken buttered noodles. In this way, chicken and buttered noodles will not become dry during reheating. 

Keep stirring on until the chicken buttered noodles are warm. Do not use a microwave oven to reheat as it can dry out both sauce and the chicken.

What to serve with Chicken Buttered Noodles

Chicken buttered noodles pair well with several other side dishes. To balance the richness and create extra freshness, you can combine it with steamed broccoli, garlic green beans or roasted asparagus. I love chicken buttered noodles with caesar salad and cucumber salad. These salads add crunchy taste to the meal.

Enjoy this dish with cheesy garlic bread or warm dinner rolls to soak up any leftover sauce. You can also try to pair it with roasted chicken piccata or Swedish meatballs to have a delicious and hearty meal.

The Nutritional Benefits

Apart from being delicious, chicken buttered noodles have many nutritional benefits.

• Packed with Protein: High quality proteins are present in the chicken which help to grow and repair muscles. 
• Energy from Carbohydrates: The noodles contain carbohydrates which provide energy throughout the day. 
• Rich in Vitamins: Mushrooms in buttered noodles with chicken recipe contain B vitamins, and antioxidants. These are essential for healthy functioning of the body.

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