Creamy Chicken Stroganoff (Print Version)

Tender chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce finishes this comforting main dish, great with noodles or rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
04 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

→ Vegetables

05 - 9 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
06 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 cup chicken stock
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tsp paprika
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then toss evenly with flour.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden on all sides but not fully cooked, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Sauté onions and mushrooms until soft and golden, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook an additional minute.
04 - Sprinkle paprika into the pan, then pour in chicken stock, stirring and scraping up browned bits. Incorporate Dijon mustard until blended.
05 - Return chicken and accumulated juices to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 7–8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
06 - Remove skillet from heat and stir in sour cream and chopped parsley until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to preference.
07 - Serve immediately atop egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, garnished with additional fresh parsley.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Hearty and satisfying main dish that's easy to prepare
  • Versatile sauce that complements rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes
02 -
  • This dish contains both dairy and gluten but is easy to modify for dietary needs
  • Stroganoff can be made ahead up to 24 hours and gently reheated without losing its creamy texture
03 -
  • For extra richness use half chicken thighs and half breasts
  • Add a splash of dry white wine to the sauce for added depth of flavor
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