Creamy Garlic Chicken with Buttered Noodles Recipe
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.
- 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
- Prepare the chicken: Season the pounded chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring full flavor.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
