Description
This One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles recipe is a comforting and flavorful meal that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, garlicky butter sauce, tender egg noodles, and Parmesan cheese. Cooked entirely in one skillet, it’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner that delivers creamy, satisfying flavors without the need for multiple pots or pans.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce and Noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz wide egg noodles (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the bite-sized chicken pieces to ensure they are well seasoned for cooking.
- Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 4–5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in butter: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream into the pan, stirring to combine the flavors and deglaze any browned bits from the chicken.
- Cook the egg noodles: Add the uncooked egg noodles to the skillet, pressing them down into the liquid to ensure they are mostly submerged. Cover the skillet and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and have absorbed some of the sauce.
- Combine chicken and cheese: Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and dried parsley, mixing everything until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Thicken and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish sit for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken the sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or extra Parmesan if desired, then serve immediately and enjoy your creamy garlic butter chicken with egg noodles!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs if you prefer more flavor and juiciness; breasts work well for a leaner option.
- Make sure to stir occasionally while simmering the noodles to prevent sticking.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less creamy.
- You can add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or peas when adding the noodles for extra nutrition and color.
- This skillet dish reheats well but is best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture.
