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Chicken Nibbles with Broccoli, Noodles & Herbed Potatoes
Easy chicken noodle skillet with broccoli, potatoes, lemon, and herbs in 30 minutes.
Why this recipe works
This Chicken Nibbles with Broccoli, Noodles & Herbed Potatoes is a quick, all-in-one plate that pairs tender chicken with noodles, broccoli, and lemony potatoes. It suits busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal-prep fans who want a complete, comforting dish in about 30 minutes.
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Key takeaways
One-pan style is not used; everything finishes in one skillet.
Lemon-herb finish brightens a hearty chicken noodle dish.
Well-seasoned with garlic, butter, and a touch of chili for warmth.
Recipe guide
This Chicken Nibbles with Broccoli, Noodles & Herbed Potatoes is a quick, all-in-one plate that pairs tender chicken with noodles, broccoli, and lemony potatoes. It suits busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal-prep fans who want a complete, comforting dish in about 30 minutes.
A complete, quick dinner you can pull together in one skillet.
- One-pan style is not used; everything finishes in one skillet.
- Lemon-herb finish brightens a hearty chicken noodle dish.
- Well-seasoned with garlic, butter, and a touch of chili for warmth.
Prep and boil essentials
Boil a large pot of salted water for potatoes and noodles. Cook halved potatoes 8–10 minutes, then add egg noodles for the last 6-8 minutes. In the final 2 minutes, add broccoli florets. Save 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Cook the chicken and aromatics
Pat dry and season chicken with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Sauté in olive oil in a large skillet until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic briefly.
Finish and serve
Return everything to the skillet. Add lemon zest and juice, chopped parsley and basil, and enough pasta water to loosen the sauce. Adjust seasoning and heat through.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, bite-sized
- 300 g egg noodles
- 300 g broccoli florets
- 400 g baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for noodles and potatoes.
- Add halved baby potatoes to the boiling water and cook 8–10 minutes until just tender.
- With 4 minutes left on the potatoes, add egg noodles to the same pot and cook until al dente; add broccoli florets for the last 2 minutes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain noodles, potatoes, and broccoli and set aside.
- Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken in a single layer and cook 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through; remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, then sauté minced garlic about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return chicken, potatoes, noodles, and broccoli to the skillet; toss gently to combine.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley and basil, and toss; add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and heat through 1–2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra herbs or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
FAQs
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes. You can halve the recipe or switch to diced chicken thighs for more flavor; cooking times will vary slightly.
Can I substitute ingredients?
Yes. Yellow or green broccoli works; you can swap egg noodles for other pasta if preferred.
How long do leftovers last?
Leftovers refrigerate well for 2–3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water.