Description
One-pan chicken with buttered noodles is a hearty skillet dish where tender chicken rests over silky noodles. Comforting flavors come together in just one pan.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Pasta and Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dairy and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
Aromatics and Oils:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides. Set aside on a plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce butter and minced garlic, allowing aromatic flavors to permeate the cooking surface for approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, creating a simmering liquid environment for the egg noodles. Immerse noodles and cook until they reach a tender, al dente consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Lower the heat and incorporate heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, whisking consistently to create a velvety, uniform sauce that clings smoothly to the noodles.
- Gently reintroduce the previously cooked chicken into the creamy noodle mixture, ensuring each piece becomes thoroughly coated with the rich sauce.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve right away while hot and comforting.
Notes
- Boost flavor by marinating chicken beforehand in herbs and lemon juice for deeper taste profile.
- Choose wide egg noodles for better sauce absorption and more luxurious texture.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, diet-friendly alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- For gluten-free version, replace egg noodles with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 755 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg