Description
This one-pan creamy garlic butter chicken with egg noodles is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce combined with tender egg noodles. Finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, this recipe offers a hearty and satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pasta and Sauce
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Noodles: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the egg noodles, stirring occasionally, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the noodles are tender and have absorbed some of the liquid.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts or return them whole to the skillet with the noodles and sauce. Let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to meld the flavors and warm the chicken through.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve the creamy garlic butter chicken over the egg noodles while warm.
Notes
- For a lower fat option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less creamy.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or peas during the noodle cooking step for added nutrition.
- If chicken breasts are very thick, pound them to even thickness for more even cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for better melting and flavor.
