Chicken in a pan with buttered noodles
When you want a comforting homemade dinner without having to fill the sink with dishes, this chicken recipe with butter noodles in a pan is the perfect one to have on hand. Tender chicken, buttery egg noodles, savory spices, and a simple garlic broth combine in a skillet for an easy meal that the whole family can enjoy.
It’s cozy enough for a Sunday dinner but simple enough for a busy weeknight evening. Best of all, everything is cooked in one pan, which means less cleaning up when dinner is over.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Dinner In A Pan
- Made entirely in one pan
- Uses simple, everyday ingredients
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Contains tender, flavorful chicken
- Buttery, salty egg noodles
- Requires minimal cleaning
- Easy to customize with vegetables and other flavors
It’s especially useful on those evenings when you don’t want anything complicated – just a warm, filling dinner that tastes homemade.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 6 small chicken cutlets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1/2 tesked salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the buttered noodles
- 225 g egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsk italiensk krydda
- 1/4 kopp riven parmesanost, valfritt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts if you prefer darker meat. Always make sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature before serving.
How to make chicken in a pan with buttered noodles
- Season the chicken:
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and black pepper. If the chicken breasts are particularly thick, cut them horizontally into thinner slices for more even cooking. - Brown the chicken:
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and then place the chicken in the skillet. Fry for several minutes per side until nicely browned. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked through at this stage because it will continue to be fried later. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. - Build up flavor in skillet:
Reduce heat to medium heat. Add butter and chopped garlic to the same skillet. Fry briefly, stirring constantly, until the garlic begins to fragrant. Avoid letting the garlic brown too much, as it can become bitter. - Add the broth and noodles:
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon or spatula. Let the broth simmer gently, then add the egg noodles and the Italian spice mix. Stir so that the noodles are mostly submerged in the liquid. - Return the chicken:
Place the browned chicken pieces into the noodles. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the noodles are tender and the chicken is fully cooked. Stir the noodles from time to time to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking. If the skillet becomes dry before the noodles are tender, add a small splash of extra broth or water. - Finish the dish:
Once the noodles are tender and the chicken is cooked through, check the texture. The noodles should be covered with a light, buttery sauce rather than standing in a large amount of liquid. Stir in the Parmesan cheese if using, and add another small knob of butter for an extra rich finish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
How to know when chicken is ready
The safest way to check chicken is with an instant-reading thermometer. The thickest part of the chicken should reach 74°C.
It is better not to rely solely on the color of the meat, since the appearance is not as reliable as checking the internal temperature.
Tips for the Best Chicken and Noodles in a Pan
Use thin chicken pieces
Thin chicken cutlets cook faster and more evenly than very thick chicken breasts, which makes them especially suitable for this recipe in a casserole.
Don’t skip the honing
Browning the chicken creates flavorful chunks at the bottom of the skillet. Deglazeing the pan with chicken broth helps incorporate these flavorful bits into the noodles.
Stir the noodles
Egg noodles can stick together as they boil. Stir them gently every few minutes to keep them separated and cook evenly.
