Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

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This dish features tender chicken strips sautéed and simmered in a flavorful mushroom sauce enriched with sour cream and Dijon mustard. Sautéed onions, garlic, and mushrooms create a savory base, complemented by a touch of paprika and fresh parsley. Perfect when served over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, it delivers creamy texture and comforting flavors with minimal effort.

Updated on Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:51:00 GMT
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A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, perfect over noodles or rice.

This creamy chicken stroganoff has become a family favorite because of its hearty flavors and easy preparation.

Ingredients

  • Chicken: 600 g (1.3 lbs) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized strips 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Vegetables: 250 g (9 oz) cremini or white mushrooms sliced 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Sauce: 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp paprika 120 ml (1/2 cup) sour cream (full-fat recommended) 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1:
Season the chicken with salt and pepper then toss with the flour to coat evenly.
Step 2:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter Sauté the chicken in batches until golden on all sides but not fully cooked through about 3 4 minutes Remove and set aside.
Step 3:
Add the remaining oil and butter to the pan Sauté the onions and mushrooms until soft and golden about 5 minutes Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Step 4:
Sprinkle in the paprika then pour in the chicken stock and stir scraping up any browned bits from the pan Stir in Dijon mustard.
Step 5:
Return the chicken and any juices to the pan Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 7 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 6:
Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and chopped parsley until smooth and creamy Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 7:
Serve immediately over egg noodles rice or mashed potatoes garnished with extra parsley.
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We love enjoying this dish during cozy family dinners especially on chilly evenings.

Notes

Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version or add a splash of dry white wine after sautéing the mushrooms for extra flavor.

Required Tools

Large skillet sharp knife cutting board wooden spoon or spatula measuring cups and spoons

Allergen Information

Contains dairy from butter and sour cream Contains gluten from flour and egg noodles if used Can be made dairy-free and gluten-free with substitutions Always check ingredient labels for allergens if unsure

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Comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Stroganoff, perfect for weeknight dinners with rice. | sweetbatata.com

This creamy chicken stroganoff combines comfort with flavor and is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.

Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

Tender chicken cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce, ideal over noodles or rice.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Overall Time
40 min
Created by Nora James


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Russian-Inspired

Makes 4 Portions

Dietary Details None specified

What You'll Need

Chicken

01 1.3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips
02 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Vegetables

01 9 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
02 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

01 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 1 cup chicken stock
04 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
05 1 teaspoon paprika
06 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
07 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

Cooking Steps

Step 01

Prepare chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss evenly with flour to coat.

Step 02

Brown chicken: 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 and set aside.

Step 03

Cook vegetables: Add remaining olive oil and butter to skillet. Sauté onions and mushrooms until soft and golden, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 04

Build sauce: Sprinkle paprika over vegetables, pour in chicken stock, and stir while scraping browned bits from the pan. Incorporate Dijon mustard.

Step 05

Simmer with chicken: Return chicken and accumulated juices to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.

Step 06

Finish sauce: Remove skillet from heat. Stir in sour cream and chopped parsley until sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 07

Serve: Serve immediately over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with additional parsley.

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Allergy Notice

Check each ingredient for allergens and reach out to a healthcare professional if you have concerns.
  • Contains dairy (butter, sour cream)
  • Contains gluten (all-purpose flour, egg noodles if used)

Nutrition Information (per portion)

Sweetbatata only offers this for informational use. Please don't treat it as personalized medical advice.
  • Caloric Value: 410
  • Fats: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Proteins: 37 g