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Creamy Comfort Egg Noodles and Chicken

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A cozy and creamy chicken and egg noodles dish with a rich buttery cream sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 g), sliced into strips
  • 8 ounces (225 g) wide egg noodles
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 7-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Stir constantly to prevent sauce from sticking or curdling.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, add drained noodles and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure a golden crust. Keep heat medium to medium-low when simmering cream sauce to prevent curdling. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. For dairy-free, use almond milk with vegan butter and nutritional yeast instead of cream and Parmesan. Gluten-free noodles can be substituted.

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