One-Pan Chicken Dinner with Buttered Noodles
This easy one-pan chicken dinner features tender chicken breasts cooked alongside buttered noodles, creating a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add egg noodles to the skillet, stirring to submerge them in the broth.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in butter until melted and noodles are glossy.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet to warm through for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the noodles before serving or add steamed vegetables for a more balanced meal.