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Chicken with Buttered Noodles
This Chicken with Buttered Noodles is the kind of comforting dinner that feels both simple and satisfying. Tender chicken breasts are served over buttery noodles with a creamy mushroom sauce flavored with garlic, thyme, and oregano. It's an easy family-friendly meal for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Instructions
- 01
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain well and toss with the 2 tablespoons butter. Set aside and keep warm.
- 02
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 03
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 04
Reduce the skillet heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until they begin to brown and release their juices.
- 05
Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and oregano. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 06
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the broth has reduced by about half, approximately 5 minutes.
- 07
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce back to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- 08
Return the chicken to the skillet and warm through in the creamy mushroom sauce.
- 09
Serve the chicken over the buttered noodles and spoon the mushroom sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan.
Variations & swaps
Variations
- Use chicken thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can replace the breasts; adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Choose another noodle shape: Egg noodles or another pasta shape can work in place of the listed noodles.
- Add spinach: Stir a handful of fresh spinach into the sauce near the end of cooking and let it wilt.
- Include extra vegetables: Add sliced onions or peas to the mushroom sauce for more variety.
- Use fresh herbs: Substitute fresh thyme for dried thyme, adjusting the amount to taste.
- Add a little Parmesan to the sauce: Stir in a small amount of grated Parmesan for extra savory flavor, then garnish as directed.
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