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🍗 One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles 🍜
A comforting, easy dinner where tender chicken cooks in the same pan as buttery noodles, soaking up all the flavor. Minimal dishes and ready in about 30 minutes.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken thighs)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz egg noodles
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season the Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2️⃣ Sear the Chicken
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Noodles
- In the same pan, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add egg noodles and thyme.
4️⃣ Combine Everything
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until noodles are tender and chicken is cooked through.
5️⃣ Finish the Dish
- Stir in Parmesan cheese (optional).
- Garnish with parsley.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- steamed broccoli 🥦
- roasted carrots 🥕
- a fresh salad 🥗
💡 Tip:
For extra creaminess, stir in 2–3 tablespoons of cream or cream cheese at the end.
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🍗 One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken & Rice
- 🥘 Creamy Chicken Noodle Skillet
- ⏱️ 20-minute one-pan chicken dinner recipes.