Description
Classic chicken stroganoff brings Russian culinary traditions to modern kitchens with tender meat in a creamy sauce. Sour cream and paprika add rich, tangy flavors you’ll savor with hearty egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (700 g) chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
- 2 tbsps olive oil or butter
- 2 cups (200 g) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- ¾ cup (180 g) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden brown and fully done, then transfer to a warm plate.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add another drizzle of olive oil. Sauté diced onions until translucent, then introduce minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are perfectly browned and fragrant.
- Create Sauce Base: Dust the vegetable mixture with flour, stirring to eliminate raw flour taste. Add Dijon mustard and chicken broth, deglazing the pan to capture all caramelized flavor bits. Simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens into a glossy consistency.
- Finish Stroganoff: Lower heat and gently incorporate sour cream, creating a luxurious, velvety sauce. Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to warm through and absorb the rich flavors. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve: Plate over pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the creamy, aromatic sauce.
Notes
- Prevent Meat Overcooking: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crisp, golden exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Sauce Smoothness Technique: Temper sour cream by adding a small amount of hot liquid before incorporating to prevent curdling and maintain silky texture.
- Flavor Depth Enhancement: Use high-quality chicken broth or add a splash of white wine during deglazing to elevate the overall taste profile of the stroganoff.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace flour with cornstarch or almond flour for gluten-free version, and serve over cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly alternative that maintains the dish’s creamy essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg