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One Pan Cowboy Butter Chicken Noodles

A quick and creamy one-pan meal featuring seasoned chicken and noodles for a family-friendly dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 8 oz noodles (your choice)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Fresh parsley, for garnish For serving

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and season with paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once noodles are cooked, remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat on the stove or in microwave, adding a splash of broth to revive flavors. For variations, swap chicken for tofu or add veggies.