Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this classic chicken stroganoff, delivering creamy Russian-inspired deliciousness straight to your dinner table. Tender chicken and silky sauce promise a hearty meal that welcomes you home with warm, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 ½ pounds (700 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (200 grams) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
Cooking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- ¾ cup (180 grams) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and heat olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface for the chicken.
- Season chicken strips generously with salt, pepper, and paprika, then carefully sear until golden brown and fully cooked through, ensuring each piece develops a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm and ready for later incorporation.
- Without cleaning the skillet, add another drizzle of olive oil and introduce diced onions, allowing them to become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sliced mushrooms into the softened onions, stirring frequently to prevent burning and encourage even browning.
- Sprinkle a light dusting of flour across the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to eliminate any raw flour taste and create a subtle thickening base.
- Introduce Dijon mustard and pour in chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan and capture all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce, watching it transform into a slightly thickened, glossy liquid with concentrated flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and gently fold in sour cream, creating a luxurious, creamy texture that will envelop the chicken.
- Return the reserved chicken to the skillet, allowing it to warm through and absorb the rich, velvety sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the stroganoff for a burst of color and fresh herbaceous note.
- Serve immediately over your preferred accompaniment, such as pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the creamy sauce.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts or thighs for tender, juicy meat that absorbs seasonings beautifully.
- Slice chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use high-heat cooking to achieve golden-brown chicken without drying out the meat.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika to develop deep, rich flavor profiles.
- Cook mushrooms until deeply caramelized for maximum umami and depth in the sauce.
- Avoid overheating sour cream to prevent curdling by adding it on low heat and stirring gently.
- Swap regular sour cream with Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives for lighter or dietary-specific versions.
- Customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition and color.
- Opt for gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a thickening agent for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prepare extra sauce to prevent dryness and enhance overall dish moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg