Easy One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts and silky egg noodles enveloped in a buttery garlic broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free noodles)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a large pan.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the heated pan.
- Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken 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 it to a boil.
- Add the egg noodles, cooking according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain any excess liquid from the noodles.
- 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 with butter.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg