Chicken Noodles with Butter Recipe (40 Min Creamy Comfort Dinner)
🕒 Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 25 min | ⏱️ Total: 40 min
👥 Serves: 4 | 🔥 Calories: 580 kcal/serving
Why You'll LOVE This Chicken Noodles with Butter Recipe ✨
- Cozy Comfort: Buttery chicken + creamy noodles = ultimate weeknight dinner!
- Fast Prep: 33% quicker than restaurant-style noodle dishes
- Diet-Friendly: High-Protein, Gluten-Free Option, Kid-Approved
Ingredients 📋
🍗 Chicken & Noodles
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz egg noodles (wide/medium)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
🥄 Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
- ½ cup heavy cream (sub: half-and-half)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
💡 Pro Tip: Reserve pasta water for smoother sauce if needed!
Instructions (5 Easy Steps) 📝
- 1. Cook Noodles: Boil egg noodles in salted water until al dente, drain, reserve ¼ cup water → Ready for sauce!
- 2. Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt + pepper + paprika. Melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet, cook 6-8 min → Golden bites!
- 3. Sauté Aromatics: Add 2 tbsp butter + onion + garlic, cook 2-3 min → Fragrant base!
- 4. Make Sauce: Add broth + cream + thyme + Parmesan, simmer 3-4 min. Stir in parsley → Creamy perfection!
- 5. Combine & Serve: Toss noodles + chicken in sauce, adjust with pasta water if thick → Cozy dinner ready!
⏰ Timing Hack: Boil noodles while chicken cooks – saves 8 minutes!
Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓
- Chicken Size: 1-inch pieces = even cooking, no dryness
- Smooth Sauce: Add pasta water 1 tbsp at a time if too thick
- Storage: Fridge 3 days | Reheat with splash of broth
- Thighs Option: Use thighs for richer flavor, add 2 min cook time
Variations 🌱
- Gluten-Free: Use GF egg noodles + check broth
- Dairy-Free: Plant-based butter + vegan Parmesan + coconut cream
- Veggie Boost: Add mushrooms or spinach with onions
- Spicy: Add ½ tsp cayenne to sauce
FAQ ❓
Can I use other noodles?
Yes! Spaghetti or penne = same cook time, same creamy result
Make ahead?
Yes! Cook chicken + noodles, store separately, combine when reheating
Can I freeze?
Yes! Freeze without cream sauce, 2 months. Add fresh sauce when reheating
Nutrition (Per Serving) 🥗
Calories: 580 | Protein: 35g | Carbs: 45g | Fat: 28g
High-Protein ✓ Kid-Friendly ✓ Weeknight Comfort ✓
Serve With 🍽️
- Garlic Bread – Perfect for dipping
- Green Salad – Fresh contrast
- White Wine – Buttery chardonnay
Reader Reviews ⭐
"COMFORT FOOD HEAVEN! So creamy!" – Julia, OH
"40 min dinner that tastes gourmet!" – Aisha, UK
