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Chicken with Buttered Noodles

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Chicken with Buttered Noodles is a comforting dish featuring pan-seared chicken breasts served with a creamy, herb-infused mushroom sauce over buttery egg noodles. Simple yet flavorful, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

8 oz mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

12 oz wide egg noodles

3 tablespoons butter (for noodles)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Grated Parmesan, for topping

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon butter. Once melted, add sliced mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes until browned and tender.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Return chicken to the pan to heat through.
  6. Meanwhile, boil egg noodles in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with 3 tablespoons butter while still hot.
  7. Plate buttered noodles, top with sliced chicken, and spoon creamy mushroom sauce over. Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan.

Notes

  • Vegetarian option: omit chicken and add extra vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers to the sauce.
  • Protein swap: use turkey breasts or pork chops instead of chicken.
  • For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with broth or cream.
  • Use gluten-free pasta and broth for a gluten-free version.
  • Freezing is not recommended due to cream sauce separation.
  • To prevent noodles sticking, toss immediately with butter after draining.
  • Cheese can be added to the sauce for extra flavor.

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