Country French Chicken With Herb And Butter Noodles

Name: Country French Chicken With Herb And Butter Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; coarse salt and pepper; 2 lbs chicken breasts (or combination of both, cut into chunks, also it should be boneless and skinless) or 2 lbs chicken thighs (or combination of both, cut into chunks, also it should be boneless…; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 shallots, chopped; 3 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 10 mushrooms (creminis, finely chopped); 4 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves removed and chopped to about 2 T; 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley (a handful); 1 cup dry red wine; 1 (32 ounce) can chunky-style crushed tomatoes (or diced tomatoes in puree); Herb and Butter Noodles; 1/2 lb extra-wide egg noodles (cooked until just tender, about 6 minutes); 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small bits; 2 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves removed and chopped to about 1 T; 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped to about 2 T; salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt and pepper
2 lbs chicken breasts (or combination of both, cut into chunks, also it should be boneless and skinless) or 2 lbs chicken thighs (or combination of both, cut into chunks, also it should be boneless and skinless)
2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, chopped
3 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
10 mushrooms (creminis, finely chopped)
4 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves removed and chopped to about 2 T
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley (a handful)
1 cup dry red wine
1 (32 ounce) can chunky-style crushed tomatoes (or diced tomatoes in puree)
Herb and Butter Noodles
1/2 lb extra-wide egg noodles (cooked until just tender, about 6 minutes)
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small bits
2 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves removed and chopped to about 1 T
2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped to about 2 T
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
In large skillet over medium high heat, warm the olive oil.
2
Season the chicken, brown it in the oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, and remove to a plate.
3
Return pan to stove and reduce heat to medium.
4
Add butter to the pan and saute the shallots, carrots and mushrooms.
5
Saute for 3-5 minutes until mushrooms darken and carrot bits are fork tender.
6
Add tarragon and parsley and stir.
7
Add wine and reduce liquid for 1-2 minutes.
8
Add tomatoes to the sauce and stir to combine.
9
Add chicken back to the pan and simmer chicken in sauce for 6 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
10
Serve chicken with herb and butter noodles and sugar snap peas, if desired.
11
To make noodles, toss the cooked noodles with butter bits and herbs in a bowl until butter melts, about 1 minute.
12
Season noodles with salt and pepper.

837

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt and pepper, 2 lbs chicken breasts (or combination of both, cut into chunks, also it should be boneless and skinless) or 2 lbs chicken thighs (or combination of both, cut into chunks, also it should be boneless and skinless), 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Country French Chicken With Herb And Butter Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!