Creamy Chicken Stroganoff (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce with garlic and paprika, served best over noodles or rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

# Directions:

01 - Season chicken strips evenly with salt and black pepper, then toss with all-purpose flour to coat thoroughly.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken in batches until golden on all sides but not fully cooked, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - Add remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Sauté onions and mushrooms until softened and browned, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
04 - Sprinkle paprika over vegetables, then pour in chicken stock while scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in Dijon mustard until combined.
05 - Return chicken and accumulated juices to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 7 to 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce slightly thickens.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and chopped fresh parsley until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Serve immediately over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, garnished with additional chopped parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Hearty and comforting main course
  • Easy to make in under an hour
02 -
  • This dish contains dairy and gluten, but simple substitutions can accommodate most diets.
  • Sautéing the mushrooms until golden brings out the most flavor in the sauce.
03 -
  • Cut chicken into even strips for uniform cooking.
  • Add a splash of white wine after mushrooms for extra depth of flavor.
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