Description
A comforting, one-skillet garlic butter chicken tossed in a rich, light sauce made with melted butter, garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Cooked quickly (30 minutes total) with tender chicken and soft egg noodles or linguine for a family-friendly, budget-friendly weeknight meal.
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced thin
3 cups egg noodles or linguine
4 tbsp butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp lemon juice, plus zest of 1 lemon (optional)
salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Cook egg noodles or linguine according to package instructions
Heat butter in a skillet until melted and golden
Add chicken slices, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned
Sprinkle garlic into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes
Stir in flour to create a roux, then pour in chicken broth
Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until sauce thickens
Add lemon juice and Parmesan, mix until smooth
Toss cooked noodles with chicken and sauce
Garnish with lemon zest if desired
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for richer flavor
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for faster meal
For vegan option, use plant-based butter and omit Parmesan (add nutritional yeast instead)
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Add steamed green peas or mushrooms for extra heartiness
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: chicken
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg