Description
Comforting one-pan chicken with buttered noodles delivers a hearty meal with minimal cleanup. Simple ingredients and straightforward techniques create a delicious dinner you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 8 oz (225 g) egg noodles or favorite pasta
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with garlic powder, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage.
- Searing Chicken: Heat large skillet over medium-high temperature, melt olive oil and butter, then place seasoned chicken into hot pan. Cook each side for 4-5 minutes until achieving a deep golden-brown exterior, creating a flavorful caramelized crust.
- Liquid Infusion: Remove chicken to a holding plate, then pour chicken broth and water into identical skillet. Bring liquid to a vigorous boil, introducing egg noodles and stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote uniform cooking.
- Noodle Refinement: Reduce heat once noodles reach tender consistency, then fold in butter and minced garlic. Stir to create a luxurious, glossy coating that envelops each noodle strand.
- Final Assembly: Strategically place seared chicken atop prepared noodles, creating an elegant one-pan presentation. Optional garnish includes freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley to elevate visual and flavor complexity.
- Serving: Plate immediately while chicken remains succulent and noodles maintain optimal temperature, ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Optimize Seasoning Coverage: Ensure each chicken piece is thoroughly and evenly coated with the spice blend, using your hands to massage the seasonings deeply into the meat for maximum flavor penetration.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Maintain a medium heat setting to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust without burning the chicken, watching for a gentle sizzle that indicates ideal cooking conditions.
- Prevent Noodle Sticking: Keep the egg noodles moving during cooking by stirring frequently, using a wooden spoon or spatula to separate strands and promote even cooking and sauce absorption.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap traditional egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives or zucchini noodles for low-carb diets, and use dairy-free butter substitutes to accommodate various nutritional requirements while maintaining the dish’s delicious core flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg