Save A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, perfect over noodles or rice.
This recipe quickly became a favorite in our household. We love how the creamy sauce brings everything together and transforms everyday ingredients into something truly special.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 600 g (1.3 lbs) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized strips 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Vegetables: 250 g (9 oz) cremini or white mushrooms sliced 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic minced
- Sauce: 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp paprika 120 ml (1/2 cup) sour cream (full-fat recommended) 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper then toss with the flour to coat evenly.
- Cooking Chicken:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sauté the chicken in batches until golden on all sides but not fully cooked through about 3 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables:
- Add the remaining oil and butter to the pan. Sauté the onions and mushrooms until soft and golden about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Make Sauce:
- Sprinkle in the paprika then pour in the chicken stock and stir scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in Dijon mustard.
- Combine:
- Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 7 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Finish:
- Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and chopped parsley until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- To Serve:
- Serve immediately over egg noodles rice or mashed potatoes garnished with extra parsley.
Save This comforting stroganoff has found a spot at our family table especially on chilly evenings. Everyone helps with chopping mushrooms and stirring the sauce making the prep just as satisfying as the meal.
Required Tools
Large skillet sharp knife cutting board wooden spoon or spatula measuring cups and spoons are all you need to prepare this dish.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (butter sour cream) and gluten (flour egg noodles if used) but can be modified for gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides approximately 410 calories 22 g total fat 16 g carbohydrates and 37 g protein.
Save Serve your chicken stroganoff piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Enjoy this comforting classic any night of the week.
Kitchen Guide
- → What cuts of chicken work best?
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into strips provide tender, even cooking and absorb the sauce well.
- → Can I substitute sour cream?
Yes, Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative for a creamy texture with a slight tang.
- → What side dishes pair well?
Egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes complement the creamy sauce and tender chicken perfectly.
- → How do I enhance the mushroom flavor?
Sautéing mushrooms until golden and adding a splash of dry white wine after cooking deepens the flavor.
- → Is this adaptable for gluten-free diets?
Yes, using gluten-free flour and serving with gluten-free pasta or rice makes it suitable for gluten-free needs.