A delicious and easy one-pan chicken recipe served over buttery garlic egg noodles, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Author:Isla
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Sautéing and Simmering
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
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
4 cups chicken broth
8 ounces egg noodles
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Garnish
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring an even coating for flavor.
Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
Simmer the Noodles: In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the egg noodles, making sure they are completely submerged in the liquid.
Cook the Noodles: Cover the skillet and let the noodles cook for about 7-8 minutes or until they are al dente and most of the broth has been absorbed.
Prepare Garlic Butter: While the noodles cook, melt the butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
Combine Flavors: Once the noodles are done, add the garlic butter mixture to the skillet. Stir well to combine and then mix in the grated Parmesan cheese if using, creating a creamy, flavorful sauce.
Serve: Slice the cooked chicken breasts and arrange the pieces on top of the buttery noodles. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
For a richer and creamier texture, substitute some of the chicken broth with heavy cream.
Add vegetables like spinach, peas, or mushrooms to the skillet while cooking the noodles for extra nutrition and flavor.
Egg noodles can be replaced with any pasta of your choice if preferred.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1/2 recipe (approximately 1 chicken breast with noodles)
Calories:420 kcal
Sugar:2 g
Sodium:850 mg
Fat:18 g
Saturated Fat:7 g
Unsaturated Fat:8 g
Trans Fat:0 g
Carbohydrates:38 g
Fiber:2 g
Protein:28 g
Cholesterol:85 mg
Keywords: one pan chicken, buttered noodles, easy chicken recipe, garlic butter noodles, weeknight dinner