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One Pan Chicken Noodles dish, showcasing tender chicken and fresh noodles in a skillet

One Pan Chicken Noodles

This simple skillet meal combines chicken and noodles in one pan, delivering creamy, reliable results perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless chicken breasts Slice or pound thin for faster cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Use for searing the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground for balanced spice.
For the sauce and noodles
  • 3 cups Chicken broth Use low-sodium for better control.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Stir in near the end.
  • 8 ounces Egg noodles Quick-cooking noodles.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For finishing the sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Add at the end for savory depth.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for quick sautéing.
For garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped for a bright garnish.

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Brown chicken until golden on both sides.
Sautéing and Simmering
  1. Remove the pan from heat briefly and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Scrape up browned bits for extra flavor.
Cooking the Noodles
  1. Stir in egg noodles, cover and simmer until tender, checking after eight minutes.
Finishing the Dish
  1. Stir in butter and Parmesan until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  2. Slice or shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pan.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

Notes

For best results, pat the chicken dry before seasoning and avoid rushing the sear for better flavor.