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One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles

One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
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This Easy One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe delivers a comforting, flavorful dinner made all in a single skillet. Tender chicken breasts or thighs are seared to golden perfection, then cooked with egg noodles in a savory chicken broth and finished with butter and fresh parsley. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe offers rich buttery flavors, minimal cleanup, and quick prep – a family-friendly meal everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Pasta & Broth

  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 3 cups chicken broth or stock

Fats & Flavorings

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings & Herbs

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Sauté the garlic: Reduce heat to medium, add another tablespoon of butter to the same pan. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  3. Add broth and noodles: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in the egg noodles, spreading them evenly in the pan to submerge them in liquid. Nestle the seared chicken pieces back into the pan among the noodles.
  4. Cook everything together: Cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and most of the broth has absorbed.
  5. Finish with butter and herbs: Remove the lid, add the remaining butter and sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish. Stir gently to coat the noodles and chicken in buttery herbs and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken for more even cooking and juicier results.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure a golden crust.
  • Keep noodles submerged under the broth for even cooking.
  • Simmer gently to avoid mushy noodles.
  • Adjust seasoning after cooking to taste with salt and pepper.

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Keywords: one-pan chicken, buttered noodles, easy dinner, skillet chicken, weeknight meal, comfort food

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