Chicken with Buttered Noodles
This comforting dish brings back memories of family dinners, where the aroma of sautéed chicken and buttery noodles filled the home. Let’s recreate this heartwarming meal together!
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
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
12 ounces egg noodles
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for noodles)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Directions:
Prepare the Chicken:
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts.
Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their juices and become golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Prepare the Sauce:
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and return to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Cook the Noodles:
While the sauce is simmering, cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the hot noodles and toss until the butter is melted and noodles are well coated.
Combine and Serve:
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the creamy mushroom sauce. Allow them to warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the chicken and sauce over the buttered noodles.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy this classic and comforting meal with your loved ones!