One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles Recipe
Delight in this comforting One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles, featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious garlic butter sauce enriched with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, all cooked together with egg noodles for an easy and satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by cutting your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season them well with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Add the Broth and Noodles: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Add the egg noodles, stirring gently to ensure they are fully immersed in the broth.
- Simmer the Noodles: Cook the noodles for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are al dente and have absorbed most of the broth.
- Return Chicken to Skillet: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the noodles.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the sauce is creamy, smooth, and well combined with the chicken and noodles.
- Season and Garnish: Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt and pepper. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be frozen for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw if frozen and warm gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth to loosen the sauce if needed.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or use turkey instead of chicken.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or peas during the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrition and color.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
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