Description
Indulge in the culinary delight of Chicken Buttered Noodles, a refined dish that combines buttery sauce and succulent chicken over egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces egg noodles (cooked until al dente)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (preferably roasted)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, retaining a small amount of the cooking water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it begins to foam.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté gently until golden.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, cooked noodles, and a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Off the heat, fold in the fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, plate the noodles in shallow bowls garnished with parsley and Parmesan. Serve with a lemon wedge for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg