Chicken Stroganoff is a creamy, savory dish featuring tender chicken pieces smothered in a rich mushroom and sour cream sauce. 🍗🍄🥣
It’s hearty, comforting, and comes together surprisingly quickly — perfect for weeknights or cozy dinners!
🕒 Time: 30–35 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4
🌟 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 500g boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into strips or cubes)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color and mild spice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
For the Stroganoff Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 200g mushrooms (sliced, button or cremini)
- 1 tbsp flour (to thicken)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for flavor depth)
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for richness)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
🔪 Instructions:
- Cook the Chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken until golden and just cooked through (about 5–6 minutes).
- Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender (5–7 minutes).
- Make the Sauce:
- Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms; stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish the Stroganoff:
- Lower heat, then stir in sour cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- Simmer gently for another 3–5 minutes, until everything is heated through and creamy.
- Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately!
🍽️ Best served with:
- Buttered egg noodles 🍜
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Steamed rice 🍚
- Crusty bread for dipping 🥖
💡 Tips:
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water.
- Stir in sour cream off the heat or at low heat to avoid curdling.
- Swap mushrooms for other veggies like spinach if you want a variation.
Chicken Stroganoff is creamy, cozy, and pure comfort in every bite! 🍄🍗🤎
Would you also like a slow cooker version for extra easy prep? (Set it and forget it! 🍲)
