Description
A quick, cozy dinner that combines golden chicken, buttery noodles, and a creamy Parmesan sauce—all cooked in a single pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavour.
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 oz wide egg noodles
½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp paprika or smoked paprika (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and cover.
Melt 1 tbsp butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits.
Add egg noodles to the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
Lower the heat, stir in the remaining butter, cream, and Parmesan. Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Stir noodles occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add spinach, peas, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
For a lighter version, substitute evaporated milk or Greek yogurt for cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: Approx. 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg