Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken and mushrooms in a creamy paprika sauce served over buttery egg noodles. A comforting Russian-inspired main dish ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 9 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

→ Sauce

10 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
11 - 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
12 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sour cream
14 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

→ To Serve

16 - 10.5 ounces egg noodles
17 - Salted water for boiling

# Steps:

01 - Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then toss with flour to coat lightly.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
03 - Add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté onion for 2 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are browned and any liquid has evaporated, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Stir in paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Deglaze the pan with wine, scraping up browned bits. Let reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
06 - Stir in sour cream and Dijon mustard until smooth and heated through without boiling. Return chicken and collected juices to the pan and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Cook egg noodles in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
08 - Taste stroganoff and adjust seasoning as needed.
09 - Serve stroganoff over warm egg noodles and garnish with fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy dinner.
  • The sauce is rich and silky without being heavy, and it clings to every noodle perfectly.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but comes together faster than most delivery orders.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and somehow taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Do not let the sauce boil once the sour cream is added, or it will split and turn grainy instead of silky.
  • Browning the mushrooms properly is key, so resist the urge to stir them constantly and let them sit for a minute or two to develop color.
  • If the sauce feels too thick, thin it with a splash of chicken broth rather than water to keep the flavor strong.
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest on the plate for a minute before returning it to the sauce, this keeps it from overcooking and drying out.
  • Reserve a cup of the noodle cooking water before draining, you can use it to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for a subtle warmth that makes people ask what your secret is.
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