Description
A comforting and indulgent chicken stroganoff featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich creamy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken (breast or thighs)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (Cremini or button)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Egg noodles or rice, for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and clean mushrooms thoroughly. Mince garlic and chop onion.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the aromatics: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Toss in chopped onion and mushrooms; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Create the sauce: Stir in chicken broth and Dijon mustard; bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer, then whisk in sour cream until smooth.
- Combine and serve: Return chicken to skillet and simmer in the creamy sauce for 5-10 minutes. Stir in fresh herbs just before serving over egg noodles or rice.
- Enjoy your meal: Gather around the table and serve hot, watching everyone go back for seconds!
Notes
Use low-fat sour cream for a lighter version and consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Stroganoff, Comfort Food, Family Recipe