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One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles

A quick and delicious comfort food recipe that combines juicy chicken and buttery egg noodles, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.
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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, Comfort Food
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, skinless and boneless For quicker cooking time.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds flavor depth to the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Complements the garlic perfectly.
  • to taste salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 8 ounces egg noodles Provides a hearty base for the dish.
  • 4 tablespoons butter The star of the creamy, rich sauce.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced garlic brings out incredible flavors.
  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped For garnish and a fresh touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken in the skillet until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking Noodles
  1. In the same skillet, add water to cook the egg noodles according to package instructions.
  2. Once cooked, drain the noodles and return them to the skillet.
Final Assembly
  1. Lower the heat and add 4 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic.
  2. Toss the noodles until the butter melts and coats the noodles evenly.
  3. Slice the cooked chicken and serve it over the buttery noodles.
  4. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For increased nutrition, consider adding vegetables such as spinach or peas while cooking the noodles.