Chicken with Buttered Noodles: A Comforting Classic
If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying meal that brings together the comforting flavors of tender chicken, rich creamy sauce, and buttered noodles, this recipe is for you. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
📝 Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 Kcal per serving
🍴 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness 🍗
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 🧈
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 🍄
- 1 cup chicken broth 🍲
- 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
- 12 ounces noodles, cooked and buttered 🍜
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish 🌿
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish 🧀
👩🍳 Directions
1. Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. 🧂
2. Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. 🍳
3. Sauté the Mushrooms
In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and let it melt over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they start to brown and release their juices, about 5 minutes. 🍄
4. Add Flavorings
Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant. 🧄🌿
5. Deglaze the Pan
Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let the liquid reduce by half, which should take about 5 minutes. 🍲
6. Make the Sauce
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture back to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. 🥛
7. Combine and Serve
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, allowing them to warm through in the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the chicken over a bed of buttered noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. 🌿🍜🧀
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Mushroom Variety: Feel free to experiment with different types of mushrooms, like cremini or shiitake, for a more robust flavor.
- Herb Swap: Fresh herbs can be used in place of dried ones for a more vibrant taste. If you have fresh thyme or oregano on hand, use about double the amount listed.
- Noodle Alternatives: Try this dish with other pasta types such as fettuccine or pappardelle for a different texture.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
Pair this hearty dish with a light green salad and a glass of crisp white wine for a complete meal. A slice of garlic bread on the side would also complement the flavors wonderfully.
Enjoy this comforting and delicious Chicken with Buttered Noodles dish, and don’t forget to share your culinary creations! 🍽️
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Chicken with Buttered Noodles
- Total Time: 35min
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness 🍗
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
1 tablespoon unsalted butter 🧈
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 🍄
1 cup chicken broth 🍲
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
12 ounces noodles, cooked and buttered 🍜
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish 🌿
Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish 🧀
Instructions
1️⃣ Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. 🧂
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. 🍳
3️⃣ In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to brown and release their juices, about 5 minutes. 🍄
4️⃣ Add garlic, thyme, and oregano, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. 🧄🌿
5️⃣ Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and reduce the liquid by half, about 5 minutes. 🍲
6️⃣ Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer again. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. 🥛
7️⃣ Return the chicken to the skillet and warm through in the sauce. 🍗
8️⃣ Serve the chicken over buttered noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. 🌿🍜🧀
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 25min
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 Kcal