Description
Hearty one-pan chicken with creamy buttered noodles delivers comfort straight from Italian kitchens. Simple ingredients combine to create a satisfying meal that brings warmth and deliciousness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with salt and pepper seasoning for robust flavor profile.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, then carefully brown chicken until golden and fully cooked through, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer protein to a separate plate.
- Using the identical pan, sauté minced garlic until aromatic and releasing its intense fragrance, approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, gently raising temperature until mixture begins to simmer smoothly.
- Introduce egg noodles directly into the creamy liquid, allowing them to cook and absorb flavors for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate cold butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, whisking continuously until sauce transforms into a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Slice cooked chicken into elegant strips and delicately fold into the creamy noodle mixture, ensuring each piece receives a generous coating of sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant garnish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Perfectly brown chicken by patting it dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden exterior that locks in juices.
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles for a low-carb or celiac-friendly version.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent the dish from becoming too salty, allowing the creamy sauce to shine.
- Add extra depth by incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary directly into the sauce for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg