Description
This Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe is the ultimate comfort food — juicy, pan-seared chicken paired with tender buttered noodles and a creamy mushroom sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a family-friendly dinner that’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – pounded to even thickness
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil – for searing
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter – adds richness
- 8 ounces mushrooms – sliced, for earthy flavor
- 2 cloves garlic – minced for aroma
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme – for herbal depth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano – for savory balance
- 1 cup chicken broth – deglazes and adds flavor
- 1 cup heavy cream – for a creamy sauce
- 8 ounces noodles – your choice of egg noodles or pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter – to coat noodles
- Fresh parsley – chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese – for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, and oregano. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer and reduce by half, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 3–4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat in sauce. Warm through for 2–3 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook noodles in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with butter.
- To serve, plate buttered noodles, top with chicken, and spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor and texture.
- Salt your noodle water generously for balanced taste.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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