Description
Chicken with Buttered Noodles is a classic comfort food dish that combines tender chicken in a rich, buttery sauce served over perfectly cooked noodles. It’s a simple and satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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
- 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 Buttered Noodles:
- 8 ounces noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
Toppings:
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken: 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.
- Cook mushrooms: 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.
- Add seasonings: Add garlic, thyme, and oregano, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan: 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.
- Add cream: Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer again. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet and warm through in the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the chicken over buttered noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to customize the dish to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
