One-Pan Chicken Dinner with Buttered Noodles
This easy one-pan chicken dinner with buttered noodles combines tender, flavorful chicken and perfectly cooked noodles in a single skillet for a comforting, hassle-free meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Place chicken in the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Flip chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes; remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add egg noodles to the skillet, stirring to submerge them in the liquid.
- Place chicken thighs on top of noodles, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until noodles are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken; stir in heavy cream and remaining 2 tbsp butter into the noodles until creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice over the chicken before serving or sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.