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One-Pan Chicken served with buttery noodles for a quick weeknight meal

One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles

A quick and easy one-pan dish featuring tender chicken and buttery egg noodles, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Boneless chicken breasts or thighs Use boneless pieces for even cooking and easy slicing.
  • 8 ounces Wide egg noodles Pick wide egg noodles for good sauce coverage.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Use most for the sauce and a bit for searing.
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Use low-sodium if you prefer lighter salt.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Minced for a quick fragrant sauté.
  • to taste Salt Add to taste during cooking.
  • to taste Black pepper, freshly ground For best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Use for a hot sear without burning butter.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped For a bright finishing touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim and pat chicken dry, mince garlic, and chop parsley. Cut chicken into even pieces for steady cooking.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown the chicken 4–6 minutes per side until golden and mostly cooked through.
  3. Push chicken to the side, add garlic to the pan, and cook about one minute. Stir so garlic does not burn.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Scrape any brown bits from the pan for more flavor.
  5. Stir in egg noodles, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes until noodles are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in remaining butter until melted, and sprinkle parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

Follow tips for best results: Cut chicken into similar sizes for uniform cooking, use medium-high heat for searing, check noodles at eight minutes to avoid mushiness, and let the skillet sit off heat one minute to let flavors settle.