Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken with Buttered Noodles is a comforting, restaurant-quality dish made with tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, served over buttery, perfectly cooked noodles. A quick and easy meal that’s perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
For the Buttered Noodles:
- 8 oz egg noodles or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and lightly coat with flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Cream Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce.
- Prepare the Buttered Noodles:
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with butter, garlic powder, salt, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve:
- Plate the buttered noodles and top with the creamy garlic chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless thighs instead of breasts for juicier chicken.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg