Description
This comforting One-Pan Chicken with Creamy Buttered Noodles combines tender seared chicken and silky egg noodles in a rich, velvety sauce—all prepared in a single skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces egg noodles (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over chicken, tossing to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until nearly cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same pan. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the butter and garlic, stirring constantly for about one minute to create a roux.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring continuously, making sure to scrape up all browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add milk, heavy cream, and dry egg noodles to the pan. Stir to submerge noodles in liquid.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente and sauce has thickened.
- Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan, nestling pieces into the noodles. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and thyme.
- Cover and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until chicken is completely cooked through and cheese has melted.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For best results, cut chicken pieces to uniform size for even cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan rather than pre-packaged for the smoothest sauce.
- If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of broth or milk to thin it.
- This dish is best served immediately, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For additional vegetables, add quick-cooking options like spinach or peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Test sauce thickness by running your finger across the back of a coated spoon – if the line holds clearly, your sauce is the perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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