Ah, One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles—classic comfort food! 🍗🍝 Easy, creamy, and all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
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2–3 chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups chicken broth
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6 oz egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
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2–3 tbsp butter
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the chicken:
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Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Cook the noodles:
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In the same pan, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
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Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
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Add egg noodles, cover, and simmer until noodles are tender and most liquid is absorbed (about 8–10 minutes).
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Combine & finish:
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Stir the cooked chicken back into the pan.
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Add butter and Parmesan cheese, stirring until noodles are coated and creamy.
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Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Serve:
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
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💡 Tips:
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For extra flavor, add a splash of cream or a little mustard while stirring in the butter.
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You can toss in peas, spinach, or broccoli for a veggie boost.
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Using bone-in chicken adds more flavor, but adjust cooking time.
If you want, I can make a high-protein, slightly lighter one-pan version that keeps it creamy and comforting but adds extra protein from Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.