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Chicken with Buttered Noodles

Chicken with Buttered Noodles is a simple, comforting dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with buttery, garlicky noodles for a meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Chicken:
  • - 2 large chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1 tsp onion powder
  • - 1 tsp paprika
  • - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • #### For the Buttered Noodles:
  • - 12 oz egg noodles or pasta of your choice
  • - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
  • - Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • - Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • - Mixing bowl
  • - Strainer or colander
  • - Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. #### 1. Cook the Noodles
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles and set aside.
  4. #### 2. Prepare the Chicken
  5. While the noodles are cooking, season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  8. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice or shred the chicken as desired.
  9. #### 3. Make the Buttered Noodles
  10. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  11. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter and garlic. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  12. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. #### 4. Assemble the Dish
  14. - Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of buttered noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.