Description
A cozy, buttery pasta dish made with tender chicken, egg noodles, sweetcorn, and broccoli tossed in a savory garlic butter sauce. Perfect for quick dinners or comforting leftovers.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb raw chicken pieces, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup canned sweetcorn, drained
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a large skillet over medium heat while bringing a pot of salted water to boil for the noodles.
- Combine Ingredients: Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add chicken and cook until done.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Assemble the Dish: Add cooked noodles, broccoli, and sweetcorn to the skillet. Stir in remaining butter and chicken broth. Gently mix.
- Cook to Perfection: Let simmer for a few minutes until noodles absorb broth. Add reserved pasta water for extra silkiness if needed.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Let sit briefly off heat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon into bowls and enjoy warm. Optional: garnish with parmesan or parsley.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier melting and better sauce texture.
- Don’t overcook broccoli to keep a bit of crunch.
- Try adding red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg