Description
A heartwarming dish featuring succulent chicken in a creamy garlic butter sauce served with egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast pieces generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pan and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and allow it to come to a gentle simmer.
- Add the egg noodles and cook for 6-8 minutes until tender.
- Reduce the heat, then stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare chicken and garlic in advance. Consider using chicken thighs for richer flavor or whole grain noodles for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken recipe, garlic butter, creamy pasta, egg noodles, one-pan dish