This Martha Stewart Chicken Recipe Is One of the Best Things I’ve Made This Year

Martha Stewart’s Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms With Egg Noodles is the best new recipe I’ve made all year, and one I will continue to crave for forever. It always works in my favor (lucky me!) since this one-pan meal calls for simple ingredients I usually have on hand. Plus, it’s the perfect dinner on a crisp, fall night.

This creamy and savory recipe has a nostalgic vibe—it reminds me a little of the boxed stroganoff my mom used to make us on busy school nights. In this much-better version, mushrooms, shallots, and Dijon are a magical flavor trio, and cream cheese gives it a silky, saucy base that you’ll want a spoon for to scoop up every last bit. 

How To Make This Very Easy Chicken Recipe

To prepare, the chicken breasts is seared and then set aside on a plate. Sliced mushrooms and shallots are tossed in the same pan. Then, Dijon, chicken broth, and noodles are added and left to simmer for a bit. To finish, the chicken gets returned to the pan, and cream cheese is stirred in. Just one pan to create one delicious meal!

Tips For Making This Savory Cold-Weather Favorite

I brought over some chicken and noodles to  my parents and they’ve already requested another delivery. Luckily for them, this recipe will be a go-to for me all fall and winter long. And while it’s basically a perfect recipe, here are a few tips and some things I will do differently going forward to fully harness its deliciousness: 

• Double the recipe especially if you have a family of four or more. Plus, leftovers are just as good. Enjoy within a day or two. 
• Instead of keeping them whole, slice the chicken into strips for faster, more even cooking.
• Don’t skip the parsley. The recipe says it’s optional, but it adds flavor, I promise.
• Throw in some greens. I added a handful of bagged lettuce mix to make this a balanced meal. Chopped broccoli florets would also be great. Toss them in during the last five to 10 minutes of cooking.

This is truly one of the best things I’ve cooked in the last year, and I can’t wait to make it again and again. You’ll want to too as soon as you try it!