Description
An easy and comforting one-pan chicken dinner with buttered egg noodles, creamy garlic sauce, and a touch of Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add egg noodles, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in butter and grated Parmesan until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet to heat through. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for a juicier version.
- Half-and-half can substitute for heavy cream if desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep it creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: one-pan chicken noodles, creamy chicken dinner, easy skillet recipe, buttered egg noodles