Grandma's Chicken with Buttered Noodles
This comforting dish features tender chicken pieces cooked to perfection and tossed with buttery egg noodles, fragrant garlic, and a hint of parsley, creating a quick and satisfying meal reminiscent of grandma's cooking.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 oz Egg noodles wide or extra-wide
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter 1 stick, divided
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth low sodium is preferred
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste
- Fresh chopped chives or more parsley Optional garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet; season chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Remove chicken and set aside, then boil and cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain well.
- Melt remaining 6 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, dried parsley, salt, and pepper, then add drained noodles, tossing to coat.
- Return chicken to the skillet with the noodles and toss everything together until warmed through.
- Serve in bowls, garnishing with fresh chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to your preference. For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice at the end.