Creamy Chicken Stroganoff (Printable)

Tender chicken with mushroom sauce, creamy and flavorful, served best over noodles or rice.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons 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 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 cup chicken stock
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon paprika
13 - 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with flour.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon 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, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
04 - Sprinkle paprika over vegetables, then pour in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits. Stir in Dijon mustard.
05 - Return chicken and juices to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 7–8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Remove skillet from heat and stir in sour cream and chopped parsley until sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Serve immediately over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, garnished with additional parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Satisfying main course with protein and vegetables
  • Easy to adapt for gluten-free or lighter options
02 -
  • With simple ingredient swaps this dish is easily made gluten free or dairy free
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for next day lunches
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest briefly before returning to the pan to keep it tender
  • Add fresh parsley last for a burst of color and flavor
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