Description
Russian-inspired chicken mushroom stroganoff brings comfort and elegance to dinner tables with its creamy sauce and hearty blend of tender chicken and earthy mushrooms. Diners will savor each luxurious bite of this classic dish that combines rich flavors with simple, satisfying ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 1/2 lbs (700g) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet and heat olive oil over medium temperature. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sear until achieving a golden-brown exterior on each side, approximately 5–7 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, melt butter and introduce diced onions. Sauté until onions become translucent and slightly softened. Incorporate minced garlic and allow it to release its aromatic essence for an additional minute.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms into the skillet. Allow them to caramelize and release moisture, creating a rich, deep flavor profile. Cook until mushrooms develop a beautiful golden-brown color and become tender.
- Dust the mushroom and onion mixture with flour, stirring thoroughly to coat evenly. Slowly pour chicken broth while continuously whisking to prevent any potential lumps from forming. Permit the liquid to simmer and gradually thicken.
- Gently fold in sour cream, Dijon mustard, and paprika. Blend ingredients until a smooth, velvety sauce develops with consistent color and texture.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked chicken into the skillet. Allow the protein to nestle into the creamy sauce, simmering for 5–7 minutes to ensure complete heating and sauce integration.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately atop preferred accompaniments like egg noodles, steamed rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve perfect golden-brown sear.
- Use fresh mushrooms for richer flavor and better sauce consistency.
- Choose low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt for lighter, healthier version.
- Add splash of white wine during mushroom sautéing for deeper complexity.
- Avoid overheating sauce to prevent curdling of sour cream.
- Customize with smoked paprika for extra depth and subtle smokiness.
- Make gluten-free by substituting flour with cornstarch or alternative thickener.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or chives can enhance overall taste profile.
- Keep leftover stroganoff refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg