Description
A comforting and quick one-pan dish with tender chicken and buttery noodles, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for about 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 6-8 minutes, until al dente.
- Stir in the butter until melted. Return the chicken to the skillet and mix well to combine.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with hearty vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini. Also, add a splash of heavy cream for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: one-pan meal, quick dinner, chicken recipe, buttered noodles, weeknight dinner