Chicken Buttered Noodles (Print-Friendly Version)

Savor tender chicken breasts and buttery egg noodles combined with garlic and thyme for a cozy meal. Perfect for a homemade dinner, this chicken buttered noodles dish is a keeper.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Pasta

02 - 8 ounces egg noodles or preferred pasta

→ Dairy

03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics and Herbs

04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
06 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh parsley for garnish

→ Oils and Broth

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 cup chicken broth, preferably low-sodium

→ Seasonings

09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
11 - Optional: Red pepper flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season them on both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
02 - Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and allow to rest before slicing into thin strips.
03 - While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
04 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add butter to the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring to avoid burning.
05 - Pour chicken broth into the skillet, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Optional: Stir in heavy cream for a richer sauce. Continue simmering until lightly thickened.
06 - Add the cooked, drained noodles to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the pasta in the butter sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
07 - Return sliced chicken to the pan with the noodles, tossing everything together to distribute flavors. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and black pepper.
08 - Sprinkle parsley over the top and finish with red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve hot, with freshly grated parmesan cheese if preferred.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Reserve a small amount of pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce consistency as you combine the noodles with the butter sauce.

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