One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles
A quick and easy weeknight meal that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and comforting egg noodles, all cooked in one pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer and sauté for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broth: Pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer.
- Cook noodles: Stir in the egg noodles, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Cook for 8–10 minutes until the noodles are al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Make the sauce: Lower the heat and mix in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing well until everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap the heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative for a lighter version or to meet dietary needs.