Description
Comfort meets culinary delight in this classic chicken with buttered noodles dish, where tender chicken nestles alongside silky, rich pasta. Homemade goodness fills each forkful, inviting diners to savor hearty flavors that bring warmth and satisfaction to any mealtime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta:
- 12 ounces noodles
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning across all surfaces.
- Ignite a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil to coat the bottom, and sear chicken until a rich golden crust develops, approximately 4-5 minutes per side, guaranteeing thorough cooking.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and juiciness.
- In the identical skillet, melt butter and introduce sliced mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize and release their natural moisture for roughly 5 minutes.
- Infuse the mushrooms with minced garlic, thyme, and oregano, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to amplify the aromatic profile.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, meticulously scraping accumulated flavor fragments from the skillet’s surface, and reduce liquid volume by half within 5 minutes.
- Incorporate heavy cream, simmering gently until the sauce achieves a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency over 3-4 minutes.
- Reintroduce chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the herbed cream sauce and warming through completely.
- Plate the chicken atop buttered noodles, embellishing with freshly chopped parsley and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and quicker preparation.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Select fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for richer, more robust flavor profile.
- Choose wide egg noodles or fettuccine for better sauce absorption and texture.
- Balance sauce thickness by gradually adding cream and stirring continuously to prevent separation.
- Experiment with herbs like rosemary or basil for unique flavor variations.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for lighter, healthier option.
- Quickly sear chicken at high heat to lock in moisture and prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg