Description
One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles is a cozy, comforting dinner made with golden-seared chicken thighs, tender egg noodles, garlic, butter, and Parmesan all simmered together in one pan for an easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken completely dry and season generously with salt and pepper
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter
- Add chicken in a single layer and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter
- Stir in minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan
- Bring to a gentle simmer and add egg noodles, pressing them down to submerge
- Simmer 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and liquid reduces
- Return chicken and juices to the pan
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and half of the parsley until melted and combined
- Let rest a few minutes to thicken, then adjust salt and pepper to taste
- Serve topped with remaining parsley
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce. For a richer finish, add a splash of cream at the end. Gluten-free noodles may be substituted if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
