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One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles

One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
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This comforting One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe combines juicy, tender chicken breasts with silky egg noodles cooked together in one skillet. Enhanced with butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, it’s a quick and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights that requires minimal cleanup while delivering rich, cozy flavors everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)

Noodles and Sauce

  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Warm 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: In the same pan, add the remaining butter and the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Cook the Noodles: Add the egg noodles to the skillet, then pour in the chicken broth slowly, making sure noodles are submerged evenly. Bring to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until the noodles are tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Combine Chicken and Noodles: Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the pan on top of the noodles. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the entire dish and add a few small dollops of butter. Cover the pan again and let it rest off the heat for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt and flavors to blend.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Finish with a generous sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or thyme. Serve immediately while warm and comforting.

Notes

  • Use a wide skillet to ensure even cooking and avoid overcrowding the chicken and noodles.
  • Remove chicken from heat as soon as it’s cooked through to keep it juicy.
  • Reserve some chicken broth in case the noodles absorb too much liquid and need more moisture when cooking.
  • Add extra butter at the end for richer, creamier noodles.
  • Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking to maintain their vibrant color and flavor.

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Keywords: one-pan chicken, buttered noodles, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, comfort food, gluten-free dinner, skillet chicken, weeknight meal

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