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Chicken Stroganoff with golden seared chicken in creamy mushroom sauce

Chicken Stroganoff

Emily Wilson
A quick and comforting Chicken Stroganoff made with tender chicken, mushrooms, and a creamy sour cream and mustard sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight dinner that feels like a weekend indulgence.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Russian-inspired
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 389 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast/tenderloin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 300 g mushrooms sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour or use 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2/3 cup sour cream full-fat recommended

To Serve

  • 250-300 g pasta or egg noodles or mashed potatoes, rice, etc.
  • fresh parsley or chives for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour in broth while stirring. Add mustard and sour cream. Stir until sauce is smooth.
  • Return chicken to skillet. Simmer on low for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through and sauce thickens.
  • Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute flour with cornstarch slurry. You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, but avoid boiling the sauce to prevent curdling.
nutrition information
Calories: 389 kcal
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 29 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 133 mg
Sodium: 511 mg
Potassium: 570 mg
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 280 IU
Vitamin C: 3 mg
Calcium: 53 mg
Iron: 1 mg