Description

Creamy Chicken Stroganoff is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender strips of chicken sautéed with mushrooms and onions, tossed in a velvety sour cream and Dijon mustard sauce. This recipe offers a perfect balance of creamy, savory flavors ideal for a hearty weeknight meal, served best over egg noodles or your favorite pasta.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Vegetables and Aromatics

1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces sliced mushrooms

Sauce Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep the Chicken and Veggies: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper. Dice the onion finely and slice the mushrooms evenly to ensure even cooking.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips in a single layer, sautéing until golden brown on both sides without overcrowding the pan. Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.
Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add diced onions and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and translucent. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their juices and begin to brown.
Create the Velvety Sauce: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked vegetables and stir well to coat. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Allow the mixture to thicken then stir in the sour cream and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Bring It All Together: Return the chicken strips to the skillet and stir to coat them thoroughly in the sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors and finish cooking the chicken.
Cook Your Pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook your preferred pasta, such as egg noodles, in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain when done.
Serve: Plate the creamy chicken stroganoff over the cooked pasta and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with sides like roasted vegetables or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Notes

Use room-temperature sour cream to avoid curdling in the sauce.
For a richer sauce, add a splash of heavy cream along with the sour cream.
Do not overcook the chicken during sautéing; it finishes cooking in the sauce.
For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free butter.
To make it gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour.
Enhance flavor by adding a splash of white wine or a sprinkle of smoked paprika while preparing the sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamy Chicken Stroganoff, Chicken Stroganoff Recipe, Creamy Chicken Mushroom Sauce, Easy Chicken Dinner, Weeknight Chicken Recipe