One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
A simple, comforting meal where chicken cooks in a flavorful sauce and is finished with buttery noodles—all in one pan for easy cleanup.
🧾 Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- Chicken breast (2 large pieces, sliced or cubed)
- Egg noodles (250–300 g)
- Butter (3–4 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the chicken
- Heat oil in a large pan
- Add chicken pieces
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika
- Cook until lightly golden on all sides (6–8 minutes)
2. Add garlic and liquid
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds
- Pour in chicken broth or water
- Bring to a gentle simmer
3. Cook the noodles in the same pan
- Add egg noodles directly into the pan
- Stir gently to submerge them in liquid
- Cover and cook until noodles are soft (8–10 minutes)
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
4. Finish with butter
- Reduce heat
- Add butter and stir until melted and glossy
- Taste and adjust seasoning
5. Serve
- Garnish with parsley if available
- Serve warm directly from the pan
🧠 Tips for best results
- Add a splash more water if noodles absorb too quickly
- Don’t overcook chicken in the first step—it finishes cooking in the broth
- For creamier texture, add a small splash of milk or cream at the end
- Works well with vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or peas
🍽️ Summary
This one-pan chicken with buttered noodles is a quick, filling meal that combines protein, carbs, and rich buttery flavor with minimal cleanup.
If you want, I can also make:
- a spicy version
- a Pakistani-style masala version
- or a budget version using local ingredients in Rawalpindi markets