Description
A creamy and savory Chicken Stroganoff recipe featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed with mushrooms, onions, and a rich sour cream sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served over noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Flour (for dredging, about 1/4 cup)
Vegetables
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Liquids and Sauces
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Oils and Fats
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and season them with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece lightly in flour to help with browning and thickening the sauce later.
- Brown the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion, cooking and stirring until they are nicely browned and tender, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic into the skillet. Cook this mixture for about one minute to combine the flavors and release the garlic aroma.
- Combine chicken and broth: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and return the browned chicken pieces to it. Let the mixture cook for another two minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors and the sauce begins to thicken.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the chicken stroganoff immediately over your choice of egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Do not boil the sauce after adding sour cream to prevent curdling; remove from heat before stirring it in.
- You can substitute cremini mushrooms with white button mushrooms or portobello for different flavors.
- For a thicker sauce, add a slurry of flour and water before adding the broth.
- Cooking time may vary depending on stove and skillet; ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently on stovetop.
