Description
Hearty homemade chicken with buttered noodles brings comfort directly from Midwestern kitchens to dinner tables. Creamy pasta and perfectly seasoned chicken create a classic meal that promises warmth and satisfaction for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, pounded to even thickness
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 12 ounces (340 grams) noodles, cooked and buttered
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 375°F and generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper for robust flavor profiles.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high flame, creating a golden-brown exterior on chicken breasts by cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warm temperature and preserving its juiciness.
- Within the same skillet, melt butter and introduce sliced mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize and develop deep brown coloration.
- Incorporate minced garlic, fresh thyme, and crumbled oregano into the mushroom mixture, releasing aromatic elements and enhancing the overall flavor complexity.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring chicken broth, carefully scraping accumulated browned fragments from the skillet’s surface to capture concentrated flavors.
- Reduce liquid volume by half, creating a concentrated sauce base with intense taste characteristics.
- Stream heavy cream into the reduction, returning the mixture to a gentle simmer and allowing the sauce to thicken with a velvety consistency.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken breasts into the skillet, thoroughly coating them with the luxurious cream sauce.
- Arrange buttered noodles on serving plates, positioning herb-infused chicken atop the pasta.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley and delicately grated Parmesan cheese, adding visual appeal and complementary flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken breasts for more flavor and juiciness, preventing dryness during cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior and crispy skin.
- Low-sodium chicken broth works best to control salt levels and prevent over-seasoning.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter sauce option.
- Fresh herbs make a significant difference compared to dried herbs, boosting overall taste complexity.
- Let chicken rest 3-5 minutes after cooking to retain moisture and ensure even internal temperature.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace regular noodles with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta for dietary restrictions.
- Quickly toast minced garlic in butter before adding other ingredients to enhance its nutty, rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg