Chicken Buttered Noodles – Simple, Comforting & Kid-Friendly
Chicken Buttered Noodles is a simple, comforting dish that combines tender chicken with buttery noodles. This recipe is quick to prepare and kid-friendly, making it a great choice for busy weeknights. It uses affordable ingredients and offers flexibility for customization.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g egg noodles or wide pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh chopped parsley
- Optional: grated cheese for serving, splash of cream for richness
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shredded cooked chicken to the skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Reduce heat to low and add butter. Stir until melted and combined with chicken and onions.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss gently until noodles are coated in butter and chicken is evenly mixed.
- If desired, add a splash of cream or reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated cheese or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use cooked chicken for convenience. Leftover or rotisserie chicken works well.
For a creamier dish, add a splash of cream or milk in step 8.
Customize by adding vegetables such as peas or broccoli.
Substitute chicken with chicken ham or shredded beef as desired.