Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and mushrooms in a creamy paprika sauce served over 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 oz 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, plus extra for garnish

→ To Serve

16 - 10.5 oz egg noodles
17 - Salted water, for boiling

# How to Make It:

01 - Coat chicken strips with salt, pepper, and all-purpose flour, tossing gently to distribute evenly.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden and just cooked through, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté onion for 2 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and liquid has evaporated, about 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Stir in sweet paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Deglaze the pan with wine or broth, scraping up browned bits. Allow to reduce by half, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and maintain at gentle simmer.
06 - Whisk in sour cream and Dijon mustard until smooth and heated through without boiling. Return chicken and accumulated juices to the pan and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - While stroganoff simmers, cook egg noodles in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
08 - Evaluate stroganoff for seasoning balance and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
09 - Distribute warm egg noodles among serving bowls. Ladle stroganoff generously over noodles and garnish with fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant comfort food but comes together in under an hour on a weeknight.
  • The paprika and mustard add just enough edge to keep the creaminess interesting.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, and somehow taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Don't rush the mushrooms, they need time to release their water and then caramelize or the sauce will be thin and watery.
  • Always add the sour cream on low heat and stir constantly, high heat will cause it to separate and turn grainy.
  • Tossing the chicken in flour before searing helps the sauce thicken naturally as it simmers.
03 -
  • Let your skillet get properly hot before adding the chicken so it sears instead of steams.
  • Reserve a little pasta water before draining the noodles, it's perfect for loosening the sauce if it gets too thick.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the mustard or paprika to your liking, small tweaks make a big difference.
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