Chicken with Buttered Noodles
Comforting and delicious, this Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe is a quick, family-friendly dinner made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Medium Skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed, patted dry
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the Pasta
- 8 oz small pasta shells
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- parsley for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken cubes with onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sear chicken cubes for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
Prepare the Pasta
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Stir in chicken bouillon powder and add pasta shells. Cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set noodles aside.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same pot, melt butter and stir in chicken bouillon and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and mix well.
- Add drained pasta and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. Adjust consistency with extra pasta water if needed.
- Plate noodles, top with cooked chicken, garnish with parsley and extra parmesan, and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for better flavor. Add a splash of cream for a creamier sauce if desired.