Skillet Chicken Noodles with Vegetables – One-Pan Dinner

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • One-Pan Meal – Less mess, easy cleanup!
  • 30-Minute Dinner – Perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Customizable – Use your favorite veggies and noodles.

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Veggies:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc.)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

For the Noodles & Sauce:

  • 8 ounces egg noodles (or spaghetti, fettuccine, or rice noodles)
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 2 tablespoons green onions (for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sliced chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables

  1. In the same skillet, add another 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Toss in garlic and mixed vegetables. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 3: Cook the Noodles

  1. While the veggies cook, boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 4: Make the Sauce & Combine

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the veggies, stirring to combine.
  3. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
  4. Toss in the drained noodles, stirring until everything is coated in sauce.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and absorb into the noodles.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

  • Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your flavor-packed skillet meal!

Recipe Tips & Variations

Make it Spicy – Add sriracha or extra chili flakes.
Add a Crunch – Top with crushed peanuts or cashews.
Low-Carb Option – Swap noodles for zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.

More Easy Skillet Recipes:

  • Garlic Butter Chicken & Veggies
  • Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry
  • Creamy Chicken Alfredo Skillet

This Skillet Chicken Noodles with Vegetables is the ultimate quick, comforting meal—try it tonight! 🥢🍜

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