One Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper)
• 12 oz egg noodles (cooked al dente and drained)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 onion (small, finely diced)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese (grated; plus extra for garnish)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   Drain the noodles and set them aside.

3. 3

   Season the chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.

7. 7

   Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.

8. 8

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

9. 9

   Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.

10. 10

    Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes.

11. 11

    Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

12. 12

    Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and toss until they are evenly coated in the sauce.

13. 13

    Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the top.

14. 14

    Let everything simmer together for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.

15. 15

    Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If the sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it with an extra splash of chicken broth.

Nutrition per serving

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