One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles Recipe
A simple and delicious one-pan chicken with buttered noodles recipe featuring tender, seasoned chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection, served over flavorful egg noodles simmered in chicken broth and enriched with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pan stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Noodles and Broth
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces egg noodles
Butter Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Optional Garnishes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to infuse flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Simmer the noodles: In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the egg noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cook noodles: Cover the skillet and let the noodles cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente and most of the liquid has absorbed.
- Prepare garlic butter: Meanwhile, melt unsalted butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine noodles and sauce: Once noodles are cooked, stir in the garlic butter mixture and Parmesan cheese if using. Toss gently to combine all flavors.
- Slice and serve: Slice the cooked chicken breasts and arrange on top of the noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright, fresh finish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Parmesan cheese and parsley are optional but highly recommended for added taste and color.
- If preferred, replace egg noodles with gluten-free pasta to adapt the recipe.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: one-pan chicken, buttered noodles, easy chicken recipe, garlic butter noodles, quick dinner
