Here’s a simple, comforting One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe — juicy chicken, tender noodles, and buttery, garlicky flavor, all cooked in a single pan!
🍗 One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz egg noodles or your favorite pasta
- 2–3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown (they’ll finish cooking later).
- Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Cook the noodles
- In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add noodles and stir.
- Reduce heat to simmer and cover.
- Cook according to package instructions until noodles are tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
3. Finish the chicken
- Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it among the noodles.
- Cover and simmer 5–7 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
4. Add butter & flavor
- Stir in butter and minced garlic (if using) into the noodles.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Serve
- Plate the chicken on top of the buttery noodles.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Cheesy version: Stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan before serving.
- Veggie add-ins: Peas, spinach, or broccoli can be added with the noodles.
- Creamy sauce: Add ½ cup heavy cream after noodles are cooked for a richer dish.
- Lemon garlic butter: Add zest and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan creamy garlic chicken and noodles recipe or a one-pot Italian chicken and pasta version next!
