Description
Hearty One-Pan Chicken with Creamy Buttered Noodles delivers comfort in a single skillet, blending tender chicken and silky pasta. Crisp herbs and rich sauce make this dish a perfect weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Noodles and Dairy:
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface for the chicken.
- Carefully place chicken into the skillet, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Sear until a rich, caramel-brown crust develops on each side. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat and introduce minced garlic to the same pan, allowing its aromatic essence to infuse into the remaining butter for approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer. Carefully distribute egg noodles across the surface, allowing them to cook and absorb the flavorful liquid for 6-8 minutes until perfectly tender.
- Slowly incorporate heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring consistently to create a smooth, velvety sauce that embraces the noodles.
- Reintroduce the seared chicken back into the pan, nestling the pieces into the creamy noodle landscape.
- Allow the entire dish to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, enabling the sauce to thicken and elegantly coat both chicken and noodles.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant, herbaceous finish. Serve immediately while warm and inviting.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer more tender meat with richer flavor.
- Use gluten-free egg noodles to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach or peas directly into the sauce for increased nutrition and color.
- Reduce heavy cream calories by substituting half with low-fat milk or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 940 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg