Easy One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
A delightful dish combining tender chicken with buttery noodles, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the heated pan.
- Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the egg noodles, cooking according to package instructions until al dente. Drain excess liquid.
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and return the chicken to the pan.
- Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in herbs before cooking or use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg