Description
This One-Pan Chicken and Buttered Noodles recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with rich buttered noodles cooked in savory chicken broth. It’s an easy, comforting meal that comes together quickly using just one skillet, making it perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs total)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Noodles and Sauce
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If the breasts are very thick, pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black 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 on each side until they are golden-brown and cooked through.
- Sauté the Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning and bitterness.
- Simmer with Noodles: Pour in 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Stir in the 8 ounces of wide egg noodles, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until the noodles are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add Butter and Season: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter until fully melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the dish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and serve warm for a delicious one-pan meal.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness ensures they cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Be careful not to overcook the garlic to avoid a bitter taste; sauté it just until fragrant.
- Use fresh parsley for a bright, fresh flavor and appealing garnish.
- You can substitute egg noodles with other pasta shapes like fettuccine or pappardelle if preferred.
- For a richer dish, you can add a splash of cream after adding the butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
