Description
Experience a restaurant-quality meal at home with this decadent, one-pan creamy garlic butter chicken. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are cloaked in a velvety, rich sauce made from fresh garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, then tossed with tender egg noodles. This comforting, pork-free, and alcohol-free dish is a reliable favorite that promises minimal clean-up and maximum flavor for perfect family dinners.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6–8 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
12 ounces egg noodles, cooked separately
Instructions
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through; remove from pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and use a whisk to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning; simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked egg noodles to the sauce, toss to coat, and return the chicken to the pan.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure you sear the chicken well to develop the fond, which acts as the flavor foundation for the sauce. Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded for a smoother, better-emulsifying sauce. Keep a meat thermometer handy to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Chicken Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg