Name: Chicken with Buttered Noodles (Classic Comfort Food Dinner)
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 8–10 oz egg noodles; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; Optional garnish: chopped parsley or grated parmesan

Ingredients

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1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
8–10 oz egg noodles
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Optional garnish: chopped parsley or grated parmesan

Instructions

Step 1: Season the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.

Step 3: Cook the Noodles

While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain well.

Step 4: Butter the Noodles

Return the hot noodles to the pot. Add butter and toss until fully melted and evenly coated. Season lightly with salt if needed.

Step 5: Serve

Slice or serve chicken whole over the buttered noodles. Garnish with parsley or parmesan if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Chicken thighs offer extra juiciness.
Do not overcook noodles to avoid mushy texture.
Butter noodles while hot for best coating.
Let chicken rest before slicing for juicier meat.