Creamy Garlic Chicken with Buttered Noodles Recipe

Introduction

This Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe combines tender, flavorful chicken breasts with a creamy mushroom sauce and perfectly buttered noodles. It’s a comforting and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.

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
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink inside, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and turn golden, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits.
6. Step 6: Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
7. Step 7: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon some sauce over them, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to warm through.
8. Step 8: Serve the chicken and sauce over buttered noodles or your favorite pasta.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh thyme and oregano if available for a brighter flavor.
• Substitute mushrooms with sautéed spinach or peas for a different twist.
• Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.
• For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less rich.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream if the sauce thickens too much.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, just ensure the noodles you use are gluten-free, and double-check your chicken broth does not contain gluten ingredients.

What type of noodles work best with this dish?

Egg noodles or wide pasta like fettuccine work well since they hold the creamy sauce nicely, but you can use any pasta you prefer.

Creamy Garlic Chicken with Buttered Noodles Recipe

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This hearty recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts sautéed with mushrooms in a rich, creamy garlic and herb sauce, served over buttery noodles. The combination delivers a savory, comforting meal perfect for any dinner occasion, blending simple ingredients with classic flavors.

• Author: Nora
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking oil and butter

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Mushrooms and Sauce

• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken: Season the pounded chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring full flavor.
2. Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
3. Sauté mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and sliced mushrooms. Cook over medium heat until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Add aromatics and herbs: Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to release their fragrance but be careful not to burn the garlic.
5. Deglaze and make sauce: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it reduce slightly for about 3-4 minutes.
6. Finish sauce with cream: Stir in the heavy cream, and simmer the sauce gently until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
7. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy mushroom sauce over them. Let everything warm through for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

• For best results, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
• You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if a lighter sauce is preferred.
• Serve over your favorite buttered noodles, such as egg noodles or fettuccine, to complement the creamy sauce perfectly.
• Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried, adjusting the quantities accordingly.
• Make sure not to burn the garlic during the sautéing step to avoid bitterness.

Keywords: chicken, buttered noodles, creamy mushroom sauce, garlic, thyme, oregano, easy dinner