Description
Rich, comforting one-pan chicken with creamy buttered noodles delivers pure culinary magic for weeknight dinners. Quick preparation and minimal cleanup make this hearty meal a delightful solution for hungry families seeking delicious satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Starches and Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Create a flavorful golden crust on chicken breasts by seasoning thoroughly and searing in a hot skillet until deep amber color develops.
- Transfer perfectly seared chicken to a clean plate, maintaining the delectable pan drippings for building rich sauce.
- Infuse the pan with aromatic garlic, gently sweating the minced cloves in melted butter to release their intense fragrance.
- Deglaze the skillet with a luxurious blend of chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up all caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Nestle egg noodles directly into the creamy liquid, allowing them to absorb the complex flavors while cooking to al dente perfection.
- Introduce grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously to create a velvety, smooth sauce that coats each strand of pasta.
- Carefully return seared chicken to the pan, allowing it to gently reheat and meld with the creamy noodle base.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, adding a bright, herbaceous note to the rich, comforting meal.
- Serve immediately, ensuring each portion receives a generous amount of sauce and a perfectly cooked chicken breast.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian-friendly version that maintains the creamy, comforting essence of the dish.
- Use gluten-free egg noodles or zucchini noodles for those with wheat sensitivities while keeping the rich, indulgent flavor profile.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust that seals in moisture and develops deeper flavor layers.
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking, preventing some parts from becoming dry or undercooked while others remain perfectly tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg