One Pan Chicken Buttered Noodles (Printable)

Tender chicken over buttery noodles, all in one pan for easy cleanup.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Noodles

07 - 8 oz egg noodles

→ Sauce & Finishing

08 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, pressing the spices into the meat to adhere.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Transfer to a plate, leaving the fond in the pan.
03 - Add minced garlic to the hot pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
04 - Add egg noodles to the boiling broth, stirring to submerge. Nestle seared chicken breasts on top of the noodles. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring noodles once or twice to prevent sticking, until noodles are tender and chicken reaches 165°F internally.
05 - Remove cooked chicken to a cutting board. Stir butter, parsley, and Parmesan into the noodles until melted and glossy. Slice chicken or serve whole over noodles, garnished with additional fresh parsley.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The noodles cook right in the pan, absorbing all those delicious chicken juices and turning impossibly creamy without any heavy cream
  • Everything happens in one skillet, meaning maximum flavor with minimum dishes to wash afterward
02 -
  • The noodles will continue absorbing liquid as they sit, so if you prefer it saucier, keep a little extra broth warm on the side
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often during simmering, as that steam is essential for cooking the noodles through
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before seasoning for consistently juicy results
  • Have everything prepped before you start cooking since the process moves quickly once you begin

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