Description
This One-Pan Chicken and Buttered Noodles recipe features tender, golden-brown chicken breasts cooked together with wide egg noodles in a flavorful garlic chicken broth. Finished with butter and fresh parsley, this meal is comforting, effortless, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs total)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Noodles and Sauce
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If the breasts are very thick, pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, taking care not to burn it.
- Add Broth and Noodles: Pour in 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Stir in 8 ounces of wide egg noodles. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the noodles are tender and the chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish the Dish: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter until melted. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm for a comforting one-pan meal.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken to an even thickness helps it cook evenly and prevents undercooked or overcooked spots.
- Avoid overcooking the garlic to prevent it from becoming bitter.
- Using fresh parsley provides the best flavor and a bright, fresh garnish.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth for better control of the saltiness in the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
