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Easy One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles

A cozy and comforting one-pan meal featuring golden brown chicken and creamy buttered noodles, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Trimmed and boneless
  • 8 oz egg noodles You can swap for any pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter For a creamy flavor
  • 1 cup chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning the chicken
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference
  • for garnish Chopped parsley Fresh for serving

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large pan, cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Season them generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
Cooking the Noodles
  1. In the same pan, add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions until tender.
  3. Stir in the butter until it’s fully melted and combined with the noodles.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Slice the chicken, return it to the pan, and mix everything together.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

For added flavor, consider experimenting with lemon or cheese. You can also substitute chicken for shrimp or tofu. To add crunch, sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs before serving.