Description
Comforting one-pan chicken with creamy buttered noodles brings Italian-inspired simplicity to weeknight dinners. Succulent chicken and silky pasta meld into a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Liquid and Dairy Components:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (0.5 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F), then carefully place seasoned chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate, keeping warm and retaining skillet juices.
- Pour chicken broth into the same skillet, bringing to a rapid boil within 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg noodles to the boiling broth, stirring occasionally and cooking for 8-10 minutes until perfectly al dente.
- Lower heat to medium-low and introduce butter, allowing it to melt completely and coat the noodles.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, creating a silky base, and sprinkle Parmesan cheese while continuously stirring.
- Gently combine ingredients until sauce transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it atop the creamy noodles to reheat and blend flavors.
- Serve immediately, ensuring each plate receives a generous portion of chicken and luxuriously coated noodles.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly seasoned for maximum flavor absorption and consistent taste in every bite.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use room temperature butter and cream for smoother, more even sauce consistency and quicker melting.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, reducing calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg