Description

This dish combines tender, seasoned chicken with buttery, flavorful noodles, complemented by a creamy mushroom sauce infused with herbs. It’s a comforting meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

For the chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the sauce:

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

For the noodles:

12 ounces noodles, cooked and tossed with butter
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Instructions

1️⃣ Season and cook the chicken:

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

2️⃣ Sauté the mushrooms:

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to brown and release their juices.

3️⃣ Add garlic and herbs:

Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and oregano. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

4️⃣ Deglaze the skillet:

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and reduce the liquid by half, about 5 minutes.

5️⃣ Create the creamy sauce:

Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture back to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

6️⃣ Combine and serve:

Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and warm through.

Serve the chicken over buttered noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken briefly with olive oil, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
Use your favorite type of noodles—egg noodles or linguine work especially well.
If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute half the heavy cream with milk or reduce the cream amount slightly.
This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables like asparagus or green beans.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4