Description
This one pan chicken noodle recipe offers a creamy and comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender chicken and egg noodles coated in a rich, buttery sauce, with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 8 ounces Egg Noodles
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season 2 chicken breasts with salt and pepper, place them in the hot oil, and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, keeping it warm.
- In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream and stir while bringing to a simmer. Allow it to bubble gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 8 ounces of egg noodles to the sauce, cover the skillet, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the noodles are cooked, stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Slice the seared chicken and return it to the skillet to warm through for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Consider adding spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg