Description
A quick and easy one-pan chicken with buttered noodles recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken thighs are seared and cooked alongside tender egg noodles in a buttery, flavorful broth, creating a comforting, family-friendly meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
Noodles and Broth
- 8 ounces dry egg noodles
- 2 cups chicken broth, warm
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Finishing Touches
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the boneless skinless chicken thighs liberally with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, sear the chicken pieces until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side, to lock in juices.
- Sauté Garlic and Toast Noodles: Remove the chicken from the skillet temporarily. Add the minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the dry egg noodles to the pan, stirring to coat them in the garlic butter mixture, and toast for about 2 minutes.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the warm chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Nestle the seared chicken pieces back into the pan, covering the noodles. Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the noodles are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish with Butter and Fresh Herbs: Once noodles are cooked, stir in an additional tablespoon of butter for richness. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top. Adjust salt and pepper as needed, then serve hot directly from the pan.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat compared to breasts.
- Wait until chicken releases easily from the pan before flipping to get a good sear.
- Toasting the noodles slightly adds nuttiness and helps prevent sticking.
- Use warm broth for faster and even cooking.
- Stir in butter at the end for maximum creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: one pan, chicken, buttered noodles, quick dinner, weeknight meal, easy recipe, family friendly
