One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
A quick and satisfying one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts and hearty egg noodles in a savory butter and garlic sauce.
- 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: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same pan, add the remaining butter along with minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Noodles: Add egg noodles and enough water (around 3 cups) to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until noodles are tender.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked chicken to the pan to warm through with the noodles and garlic.
- Serve: Plate your dish while hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a green salad or steamed vegetables. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese can enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg