Chicken with Buttered Noodles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 -
225 g egg noodles or preferred pasta
→ Seasonings and Sauces
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or a blend of dried basil and parsley
→ Optional Toppings
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30 g grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
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Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Transfer chicken to a plate and reserve.
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In the same skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
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Return drained noodles to the skillet with the garlic-herb butter. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and toss noodles to evenly coat in the sauce. Stir in the cooked chicken and combine thoroughly.
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Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking and best texture.