One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles is the ultimate weeknight meal, combining tender chicken breasts and buttery egg noodles in a rich garlic sauce. This comforting dish is quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Its versatility allows you to add your favorite vegetables, ensuring it’s a family favorite that pleases everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth and egg noodles to the skillet; bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook according to package directions (8-10 minutes) until noodles are tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add butter and soy sauce, tossing everything together until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg