Description
This one-pan chicken with buttered noodles is the perfect weeknight dinner! Juicy, golden chicken paired with creamy, buttery noodles makes for an easy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Noodles: In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring to a simmer. Add egg noodles, cover, and cook until tender (8-10 minutes).
- Combine: Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Return chicken to the skillet to heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- For a lower-fat version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Add veggies like spinach or peas to enhance the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg