Description

A delicious and comforting one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked in a creamy buttered noodle sauce. This recipe combines tender egg noodles with a rich sauce made from chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese, all cooked together in a skillet for easy cleanup and perfect flavor melding.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Sauce and Noodles:

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz egg noodles
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garnish:

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook them for 5–6 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Prepare the sauce: Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet with the garlic. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Cook the noodles: Stir in the egg noodles, cover the skillet, and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and have absorbed some of the liquid.
Add butter and cheese: Mix in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
Reheat the chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and warm everything together for 2–3 minutes so the chicken absorbs some sauce.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.
To ensure chicken cooks evenly, pound the breasts to an even thickness before cooking.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor and smoother melting.
For an extra touch, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for mild heat.
If you prefer, swap egg noodles for fettuccine or pappardelle pasta.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: One-pan chicken, creamy buttered noodles, easy chicken dinner, skillet chicken recipe, creamy pasta with chicken