Lazy Garlic Chicken: Easy Butter Noodles Recipe for Busy Nights
A simple yet delicious recipe for lazy garlic chicken served with buttery noodles, perfect for those busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then add to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain the noodles and add to the skillet with the chicken, tossing to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lazy garlic chicken, butter noodles, easy recipe, quick dinner