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Start by making a roux-thickening agent really to enrich the sauce.
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In a small bowl, whisk together one tablespoon of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup chicken stock until smooth and free of lumps.
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This mixture helps the lusciousness from the sauce while getting clingingly appetizing to the noodles and chicken later on.
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Set it aside once well mixed.
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Next, heat 11/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or a deep-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
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Let the oil shimmer, but do not smoke because this means that the oil is too hot to cook.
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Add the 1 pound of the chicken pieces to the pan and season it with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
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Pan-fry the chicken until it gets golden brown and is cooked through for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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The goal is to add a deep colour and flavour to the chicken.
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Remove the chicken from the pan, place it on a platter and set aside.
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In the same pan, add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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Then add sliced cremini mushrooms and finely chopped yellow onion.
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Add a pinch of ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon of dried oregano, and ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes to the mixture.
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Saut mushrooms and onions for about 6 to 7 minutes or until mushrooms begin to collapse a bit and turn lightly golden brown.
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This ensures that the water in the mushroom evaporates and releases its nuttiness and sweetness.
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Garlic should be added during the last half minute of cooking and stirred frequently to prevent burning the mixture.
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Add in the 1/2 cup of dry white wine and deglaze the pan by stirring it in and scooping up the browned bits that are sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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Those browned bits add a little phenomenal depth of flavour to the dish.
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Allow the wine to cook for about 2 minutes as it reduces and intensifies that flavour.
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Pour in the remaining 2 cups chicken broth. When it just begins to boil, add the uncooked extra-wide egg noodles and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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Stir the noodles into the broth so they are covered completely.
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Cook over an open flame for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Once the noodles are tender, add the flour and chicken stock that you have already prepared.
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Stir well to combine and let it cook for another minute to thicken the sauce.
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Once it has thickened, turn off the flame and mix in the cooked chicken, 3-4 tablespoons of sour cream, and one teaspoon of mustard.
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Sour cream gives fantastic creaminess to it, but the tangy flavour is added by the mustard.
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To serve, spoon the creamy chicken and mushroom mixture into bowls.
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Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and a dollop of extra black pepper for a splash of colour and added flavour.
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This epitomises any cosy family dinner or hearty weeknight meal accompanied by a simple salad or crusty bread to soak up the splendid sauce. So, everybody can savour all those comforting pieces with succulent chicken, earthy mushrooms, and rich, creamy noodles!!!