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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 combines tender, juicy chicken with silky, buttery egg noodles all cooked together in one skillet. It offers a quick, comforting, and flavorful dinner solution with simple ingredients, fresh herbs, and minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals, this dish is a cozy classic that balances rich buttery goodness with fresh garlic and parsley.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Noodles

  • 8 ounces egg noodles

Liquids

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

Fats and Oils

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasonings and Herbs

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Mince the garlic and chop fresh parsley so everything is ready at your fingertips.
  2. Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Cook the garlic and add broth: Reduce heat to medium, add a little more olive oil if needed, and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to lift any browned bits for added flavor.
  4. Add noodles and cook: Stir in the egg noodles, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the broth. Place the chicken back into the pan, cover, and let everything simmer until the noodles are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Finish with butter and parsley: Remove the lid and add generous pats of butter, stirring until melted and noodles are luxuriously coated. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish before serving to add brightness and freshness.

Notes

  • Choose egg noodles for best texture and flavor absorption.
  • Don’t skip browning the chicken to develop flavor and texture.
  • Use fresh herbs such as parsley or substitute with thyme, rosemary, or basil.
  • Simmer gently to ensure noodles cook evenly without drying out the chicken.
  • Add butter last to keep noodles silky and glossy.
  • Variations include adding vegetables like spinach, peas, or mushrooms; adding heat with red pepper flakes or cayenne; using dairy-free substitutes for butter; or swapping chicken for turkey or tofu.

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

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