Description
This creamy and flavorful chicken with buttered noodles is the perfect dinner for any night of the week! Tender chicken breasts are served with a rich mushroom and cream sauce, paired with buttery noodles for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for a family-friendly dish or a cozy dinne
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Sauce:
- 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
For the Noodles:
- 12 ounces noodles, cooked and buttered
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they begin to brown and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Add garlic, thyme, and oregano, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and reduce the liquid by half (about 5 minutes). Stir in heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet and warm it through in the sauce. Serve the chicken over buttered noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can swap the chicken breasts for boneless skinless thighs for a juicier option.
- Add more vegetables like spinach or peas for extra flavor and color.
- The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (chicken with noodles and sauce)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg