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Chicken with Buttered Noodles

Chicken with Buttered Noodles

Chicken with buttered noodles combines tender, juicy seasoned chicken cubes with buttery, melt-in-your-mouth noodles for a comforting main dish. The garlic butter sauce ties everything together with rich, aromatic flavors that turn this classic side dish into an elegant entrée. This versatile recipe works equally well for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces small pasta shells
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup (25 g) parmesan cheese
  • parsley for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large pot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season cubed chicken breasts with onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika until evenly coated
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken cubes in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from pan
  3. Bring a large pot of water to boil with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder, then cook pasta shells according to package directions (8-10 minutes) until al dente
  4. Drain pasta well, reserving ¼ cup of starchy cooking water
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
  6. Stir in 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder until dissolved, then add drained pasta and reserved pasta water, tossing to coat
  7. Return cooked chicken to skillet with buttered noodles and gently toss to combine
  8. Sprinkle in parmesan cheese and toss until incorporated, season with salt and pepper to taste
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving

Notes

Reserve pasta water for creamy sauce; don't burn the garlic; works well with penne or farfalle pasta; can add mushrooms or spinach for variation