One-Pan Chicken with Creamy Buttered Noodles

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb (about 2 large) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 8 oz egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken:
    In a large deep skillet or sauté pan, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
    Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Deglaze the Pan:
    In the same pan (don’t wipe it out!), pour in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add Noodles:
    Stir in egg noodles and gently simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8–10 minutes or until noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Make It Creamy:
    Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add the cooked chicken back in and toss everything together.
  5. Serve & Garnish:
    Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm!

Want to throw in some veggies or spice it up? I got ideas for that too 😄

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