Description
A comforting, easy one-pan meal combining tender chicken and buttery noodles in one savory dish.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
- 8 oz (225 g) egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the same skillet.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the egg noodles, chicken broth, and milk, then season with salt and pepper.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 8–10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Slice or chop the cooked chicken and return it to the pan, stirring to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, then serve warm directly from the pan.
Notes
- Swap egg noodles for any pasta shape like fettuccine or wide noodles if preferred.
- Mix in vegetables such as peas, spinach, or mushrooms during cooking for extra nutrition.
- For richer flavor, substitute half the chicken broth with white wine.
- Adjust milk to broth ratio for creamier or lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: approx. 4 g
- Sodium: approx. 600 mg
- Fat: approx. 18 g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 6 g
- Trans Fat: approx. 0 g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 42 g
- Fiber: approx. 2 g
- Protein: approx. 30 g
- Cholesterol: approx. 100 mg
