Description
Comforting “savory one-pan chicken and creamy buttered noodles” blend Italian-inspired flavors with simple home cooking techniques. Hearty chicken nestles among silky noodles, creating a quick weeknight dinner perfect for hungry families seeking delicious, minimal-cleanup meals.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pantry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium heat, coating the surface with olive oil.
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the hot skillet.
- Cook chicken for approximately 6 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches safe cooking point.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm and juicy.
- Introduce minced garlic to the same skillet, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for roughly 30 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking them together to create a smooth, unified liquid base.
- Add egg noodles directly into the creamy mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cover the skillet and allow noodles to simmer for 8-10 minutes, gently stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Once noodles reach tender perfection, reduce heat to low.
- Incorporate butter and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a luxuriously creamy consistency.
- Carefully return chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the rich, velvety noodle mixture.
- Let the chicken warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant garnish.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Customize chicken thickness by gently pounding breasts to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version, adjusting sauce consistency with extra broth if needed.
- Choose whole wheat egg noodles to boost nutritional value and add nutty undertones to the dish.
- Keep leftover chicken and noodles separately to maintain optimal texture when reheating, using a splash of broth to revive moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg