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One pan creamy garlic butter chicken with egg noodles in a large skillet garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese

One Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles

Tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce with egg noodles, all in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and black pepper on all sides before they hit the pan.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir constantly so it does not burn.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add the egg noodles and stir to combine. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. If too thick, add a splash of broth or cream.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything together until well coated and heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165 degrees F. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or heavy cream. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor. Chicken can be substituted with turkey or pork. Not recommended for freezing.