Description
This One-Pan Chicken and Buttered Noodles recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection alongside buttery, garlicky egg noodles in a savory chicken broth. Easy to prepare in a single skillet, it’s a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs total)
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Noodles
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If they are very thick, pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet for consistent cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté garlic: Reduce heat to medium, then add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, being careful not to overcook to avoid bitterness.
- Simmer noodles: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Stir in the egg noodles, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10 minutes until the noodles are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish with butter and parsley: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and buttery noodles warm and enjoy your comforting, one-pan meal.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken breasts helps to ensure they cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Avoid overcooking the garlic to prevent any bitter flavors in the dish.
- Fresh parsley is recommended for the best bright, fresh flavor and garnish.
- You can substitute low-sodium chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
