Description
A cozy and quick weeknight meal featuring juicy chicken and buttery noodles that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (about 700 g) bone-in or boneless chicken thighs, skin on or off (trim excess fat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz (about 225 g) egg noodles or wide pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (softened is fine)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (hot)
- 1/2 cup milk or cream (for a richer sauce)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) if using bone-in chicken.
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook chicken skin-side down for 4–6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the sliced onion; cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the dry egg noodles to the pan and stir for 30 seconds to coat them in the flavors. Pour in hot chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Nestle the browned chicken on top of the noodles, spooning a bit of cooking liquid over it. Cover the pan with a lid or foil.
- If using bone-in thighs, transfer to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes. If using boneless thighs, simmer covered on the stovetop for 10–12 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the milk or cream into the noodles. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return the chicken on top or slice it and serve over the noodles. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for better salt control; check noodles a minute early to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg