One-Pan Chicken and Buttered Noodles
A quick and comforting skillet dinner with seared chicken, creamy broth, and buttery egg noodles—all made in one pan for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in egg noodles and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in cream and butter, stirring until butter melts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a wide skillet for even cooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg