Craving a comforting, delicious meal without the fuss? Look no further than One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles! This recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknights. It's quick to prepare, packed with flavor, surprisingly healthy, and minimizes cleanup. I remember those nights when I was juggling work and kids, desperately needing a win in the kitchen. One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles was often my saving grace – dinner on the table quickly and everyone happy!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, Nonna Emilia, always said, "The best meals are made with love and shared with family." While she usually fussed over elaborate Sunday sauces, even she appreciated the simplicity of a good one-pan meal on a busy weeknight. This One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe reminds me of her – simple, comforting, and always bringing people together. It's a dish that speaks to the heart, proving that delicious food doesn't require hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
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Noodles & Vegetables:
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
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Buttered Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
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Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
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Assemble the Pan: Spread sliced onion and minced garlic evenly in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
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Add Noodles and Broth: Scatter egg noodles over the onion and garlic. Pour chicken broth over the noodles.
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Arrange Chicken: Place seasoned chicken breasts on top of the noodles.
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Bake: Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Add Peas and Finish Baking: Remove the foil, stir in frozen peas, and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the noodles are tender.
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Make the Buttered Sauce: Remove the pan from the oven. Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and enjoy immediately!
One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika
- Spread sliced onion and minced garlic evenly in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish.1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Scatter egg noodles over the onion and garlic. Pour chicken broth over the noodles.12 oz egg noodles, 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 cups chicken broth
- Place seasoned chicken breasts on top of the noodles.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 12 oz egg noodles
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, stir in frozen peas, and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the noodles are tender.1 cup frozen peas
- Remove the pan from the oven. Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.4 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and enjoy immediately!2 tbsp fresh parsley