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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles for Cozy Nights

Quick, one-pan Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles delivers a high-protein, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Turkey can be substituted.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Contributes richness.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (Minced) The aromatic heart of the sauce.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Adds depth.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Makes sauce luxuriously smooth.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning For flavor.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper For seasoning.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Wide Egg Noodles Base of the dish.
For Garnishing
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional: Nutritional yeast for dairy-free.
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Parsley For freshness.

Equipment

  • large deep skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  2. Lower heat to medium, add unsalted butter to the skillet, then sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir in Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add egg noodles to the skillet, pressing them into the sauce. Bring to a boil then simmer for 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish tastes best when fresh, so store only what you plan to eat later.

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