Description
This Chicken Stroganoff recipe is a comforting, creamy dish featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed with cremini mushrooms and onions in a tangy sour cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines classic flavors with an easy cooking process that yields a hearty and satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Flour (for dredging)
Cooking
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or more, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or more, to taste)
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken into 1″ pieces. Sprinkle with garlic powder and generously season with salt and pepper. Coat each piece evenly in flour for a light dredge.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. In batches to avoid crowding, cook the chicken pieces for about 3 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F) and lightly browned, flipping once with tongs. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil before cooking the second batch as the pan will dry out. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms and onions: Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Then add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until their water releases, evaporates, and the mushrooms develop a nice sear.
- Add flavor components: Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute to release aromas and meld flavors.
- Deglaze and combine: Pour in the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and cook together for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to incorporate flavors.
- Finish with sour cream: Stir in the sour cream gently and heat through for about 1 minute, being careful not to let the sauce boil to prevent curdling. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately: Once heated through and well combined, serve the chicken stroganoff immediately, pairing it perfectly with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- This easy chicken stroganoff is a classic comfort food with a rich and creamy sauce made from sour cream and mushrooms.
- Cook the chicken in batches to ensure it browns nicely without steaming.
- Do not let the sauce boil after adding sour cream to avoid curdling.
- Add more Dijon mustard or Worcestershire sauce according to your taste preference for extra tanginess.
- Pair with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Ready in just 30 minutes, ideal for quick dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 411 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
