Description
Hearty chicken with buttered noodles offers comfort from grandma’s kitchen in Pennsylvania. Rich pasta and tender chicken create a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings and quick weeknight dinners you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts or thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz (226 g) egg noodles
- 3 tbsps (45 g) unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil and parsley)
- ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Submerge noodles in rapidly boiling water, cooking until al dente. Drain thoroughly, allowing residual heat to evaporate excess moisture.
- Chicken Transformation: Season chicken generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until exterior develops a golden-brown crust and interior remains juicy, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Flavor Infusion: Reduce skillet heat, melt butter until it becomes golden and fragrant. Introduce minced garlic and selected herbs, allowing aromatics to release their intense essence and create a rich, complex base.
- Culinary Fusion: Consolidate cooked pasta and seared chicken within the skillet, gently tossing to ensure each strand becomes lavishly coated with herb-infused butter. Ensure even distribution of flavors and consistent heating.
- Elegant Presentation: Garnish with delicate Parmesan cheese shavings and freshly chopped parsley. Transfer to serving plates immediately, preserving optimal temperature and textural integrity of the dish.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook noodles al dente by testing texture every minute, preventing mushy strands and maintaining a slight bite for optimal mouthfeel.
- Chicken Searing Secret: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure maximum caramelization and develop a crispy golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture.
- Butter Brilliance: Use unsalted butter for better flavor control and adjust salt levels precisely; allow butter to foam slightly before adding garlic to prevent burning and create rich aromatic base.
- Garnish Guidelines: Add fresh herbs and Parmesan just before serving to preserve vibrant colors, maintain crisp texture, and maximize flavor intensity of final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg