Description
This One Pan Chicken with Garlic Butter Noodles is your ultimate weeknight dinner solution! Juicy chicken bites, rich buttery noodles, and the perfect hint of garlic—all cooked in just one pan for easy cleanup. It’s a family-friendly dish packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Noodles:
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged in the broth.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and most of the liquid has absorbed.
- Return the chicken to the pan and stir in Parmesan cheese until fully combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Vegetable Additions: Toss in spinach, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes for a veggie-packed twist.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pasta and certified gluten-free chicken broth.
- Reheating Tip: Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep the noodles moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: One pan chicken, garlic butter noodles, easy dinner recipes, chicken pasta