Description
One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles is a rustic Hungarian-inspired dish combining tender, golden chicken thighs with egg noodles bathed in flavorful smoked paprika and butter. Minimal cleanup and authentic European flavors make this a perfect weeknight meal or cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
8 oz egg noodles
2 tsp Hungarian smoked paprika
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cups chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Place chicken skin-side down and cook 6-7 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 3 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter. Sauté onions 4 minutes until translucent.
5. Add garlic and remaining paprika; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
7. Bring to a simmer and stir in egg noodles, mostly submerged.
8. Nestle chicken on top of noodles, cover skillet, and simmer 15 minutes.
9. Remove lid and cook 5-10 more minutes until noodles are tender and liquid absorbed.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use an oven-safe skillet for even cooking.
Marinate chicken with paprika for 30 minutes for extra flavor.
Avoid stirring noodles excessively to prevent breaking.
Do not overcrowd chicken; cook in batches if necessary.
Homemade chicken broth enhances authenticity.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of broth; microwave is acceptable with damp towel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, One-Pan
- Method: Skillet, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hungarian, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg