Rich Chicken Stroganoff (Printable version)
Tender chicken strips with mushrooms in a creamy sour cream sauce, ready in 45 minutes.
# What you need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
02 - 0.5 tsp salt
03 - 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 9 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
10 - 1 cup chicken broth
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 2/3 cup sour cream
13 - 1 tsp paprika
14 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How To:
01 - Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper evenly.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the pan. Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stirring to coat evenly, and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add Dijon mustard, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Lower heat and stir in sour cream until fully incorporated. Do not boil to prevent curdling.
07 - Return chicken and any juices to the skillet. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in under 10 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for an effortless lunch the next day
02 -
- Sour cream will separate and curdle if you boil it, so keep the heat gentle once it hits the pan
- The sauce continues thickening as it stands, so do not reduce it too much during cooking
03 -
- Cutting the chicken against the grain into thin strips ensures it stays tender
- Let the mushrooms brown properly without rushing, as this creates the deepest flavor