This Chicken and Buttered Noodles in One Pan recipe is a comforting, homemade meal made with tender pan-seared chicken, buttery egg noodles, and a rich, creamy sauce—all prepared in a single pan. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying with minimal cleanup.Groceries
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1½ lbs (700 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
For the Noodles and Sauce:
3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
2 cups (480 ml) milk or half-and-half
12 oz (340 g) egg noodles
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
Fresh chopped parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Season and Cook the Chicken
Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat olive oil or butter in a large deep skillet or pan over medium heat.
Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce Base
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium-low.
Add butter and minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring to combine.
Add dried thyme or Italian seasoning.
Cook the Noodles
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
Add the egg noodles, stirring to prevent sticking.
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