One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Garlic Noodles Recipe
This One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked alongside buttery egg noodles in a flavorful garlic chicken broth. Fresh parsley adds a touch of brightness to this all-in-one meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Noodles
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 4 tbsp real butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. This ensures the meat is flavorful before cooking.
- Sauté Garlic and Chicken: In a large skillet or pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Add Noodles and Broth: Pour in 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and add the 8 ounces of egg noodles directly into the pan with the chicken. Stir gently to distribute the noodles evenly around the chicken breasts.
- Simmer and Cook Noodles: Cover the pan and let everything simmer over medium-low heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the broth.
- Butter and Toss: Remove the chicken breasts and set aside briefly. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the noodles until melted and well coated, creating a rich and creamy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Return the chicken to the pan on top of the noodles, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish, and serve warm. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness of the dish.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it moist and tender.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness, but you can substitute with dried parsley if fresh is not available – use about 1 tablespoon dried.
- Butter added at the end enhances richness and helps coat the noodles nicely.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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