Easy One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
A delightful dish combining tender chicken breasts with soft, buttery noodles, all cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces of egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the noodles are almost tender, return the chicken to the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
This dish can be easily customized with vegetables or different spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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