🍗 Skillet Dish with Chicken, Noodles & Vegetables — The 30-Minute One-Pan Meal That Saves Weeknight Dinner

Weeknights can be hectic. Between work, school, and family activities, finding time to prepare a wholesome dinner often feels impossible. Enter the Skillet Dish with Chicken, Noodles & Vegetables — a quick, one-pan solution that’s hearty, colorful, and bursting with flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can transform simple ingredients into a comforting, satisfying meal with minimal cleanup. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this weeknight hero.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you’ll need:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup carrots, thinly sliced or julienned
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 cup broccoli florets
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup egg noodles (or any pasta you prefer)
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

Before you start cooking, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice the vegetables, and measure out your noodles and broth. This ensures everything goes smoothly once the skillet heats up. Quick prep is the secret to a 30-minute meal.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and half of the smoked paprika. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and almost cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.