One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles
A comforting one-pan dish featuring succulent chicken simmered in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce served with tender egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces 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 (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are fully cooked and golden on all sides.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the egg noodles, gently stirring to combine with the broth, and let everything simmer for 7-10 minutes until the noodles are al dente.
- Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or almond milk. Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg