Chicken Stroganoff is everything you know and love about Beef Stroganoff… except it’s made with chicken! Golden seared chicken thighs or breast smothered in a sour cream Stroganoff Sauce, this is a quick dinner you can get on the table in 20 minutes.
And don’t worry….this Chicken Stroganoff recipe makes PLENTY of sauce!!
Chicken Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a retro classic we’ll love forever. However, a really great Beef Stroganoff does involve taking the time to slice the beef super thinly, as well as some deftness to ensure the beef is seared to perfection yet still juicy on the inside.
Chicken Stroganoff, on the other hand, requires considerably less effort.
Especially when you do it my way, searing whole pieces of boneless chicken thighs not only because it means less prep (ie no chopping), but also because by cooking whole chicken thighs, you can brown them really beautifully.
Colour = flavour, both ON the chicken and IN the sauce (because the brown bits left in the pan form the flavour base for the Stroganoff Sauce).
Win win win!
How to make it
As mentioned above, I like making this using whole skinless, boneless chicken thighs so they can be cooked long enough to brown them nicely. You could use bite size pieces instead but you can’t get as much colour on them.
I just lightly season them with garlic power, salt and pepper. We don’t need a ton of flavour on the chicken because this recipe is really all about the Stroganoff Sauce!
And yes you can make this with chicken breast! I prefer thigh because it’s juicier, but breast and tenderloin will work just fine.
Stroganoff Sauce
The thing that makes this Stroganoff Sauce and not just any generic mushroom gravy is the sour cream and mustard. These are used for flavour, colour (makes the gravy paler) and thickener. Though this sour cream gravy is also thickened with flour, like traditional gravies.
Be sure to brown the mushrooms well which, combined with the fond* left in the pan from searing the chicken, makes a flavour base for a seriously good Stroganoff Sauce!
* “Fond” is the brown stuff left in the pan after you sear things. Not just proteins, even vegetables. For example, in this Mushroom Rice, the rice colour and flavour predominantly comes from the fond from browning the mushrooms.
What to serve with Stroganoff
Stroganoff is most commonly served with noodles or pasta, but mashed potato, polenta or anything that’s suitable to slop up all that fabulous Stroganoff Sauce is ideal.
For a low carb alternative, try Cauliflower Mash or Cauliflower Rice.
It could also be served in a bowl with bread to mop up all the sauce. *Her eyes light up at this thought that just dawned on her!* Try these homemade No Knead Rolls one day – they would be amazing with this Chicken Stroganoff!
For things on the side, try:
- A crunchy garden salad or steamed greens with Italian Dressing, Balsamic or French Vinaigrette
- Everyday Cabbage Salad
- Kale Salad (skip the quinoa in the recipe)
- Iceberg Lettuce Dill Salad (terrific fresh salad)
- A big, fat, juicy Greek Salad
Also – Stroganoff lovers! Don’t miss classic Beef Stroganoff and Slow Cooked Stroganoff with ultra tender fall apart beef!
– Nagi x
CHICKEN STROGANOFF RECIPE
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
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Chicken Stroganoff
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 600g / 1.2 lb chicken thighs (4 - 5) , boneless skinless (or breast or tenderloin, Note 1)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Gravy:
- 1 large onion , chopped
- 300g / 10oz mushrooms , sliced (not too thin)
- 40g / 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour (Note 2)
- 2 cups / 500 ml beef broth/stock , salt reduced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2/3 cup (150g) sour cream (or yogurt)
Serving:
- 250 - 300 g / 8 - 10 oz pasta or egg noodles of choice (Note 3)
- Chopped parsley or chives , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet smooth side down.
- Press down lightly with with spatula. Cook for 4 minutes until golden.
- Turn and press lightly with spatula. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove chicken onto a plate.
- Turn heat down to medium high. Add butter, melt. Then add onions, cook for 1 minute, then add mushrooms.
- Cook mushrooms until golden. Scrape bottom of fry pan to get all the golden bits off (this is flavour!).
- Add flour, cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add half the broth while stirring. Once incorporated, add remaining broth.
- Stir, then add sour cream and mustard. Stir until incorporated (don't worry if it looks split, sour cream will "melt" as it heats).
- Bring to simmer ,then reduce heat to medium low. Once it thickens to the consistency of pouring cream (3 minutes), adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add chicken back in (including plate juices). Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from stove.
- Serve over pasta or egg noodles, sprinkled with parsley or chives if desired.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
More quick Chicken Thigh recipes
These are all boneless chicken thigh recipes that don’t require any marinating time.
- Garlic Chicken Thighs – crispy surface, fabulous garlic flavour
- Sticky Baked Chicken Thighs – country style sauce, pantry staples!
- One Pot Chinese Chicken and “Fried Rice” – it’s fried rice and Chinese chicken, all made in one pot
- Honey Garlic Chicken – the 5 ingredient sauce is outrageously good!
- Oven Baked Chicken Breast – dry rubbed then baked, this recipe works 100% perfectly with thigh as well
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So funny! Made this last night and when I got to the end to add the sour cream realized I had none in the fridge! Ate it as is over Jasmine rice and still delicious! Thank you!
I’m so glad you loved it anyway Sherri!
Thank you so very much for
the very tasty recipe.
Have a very nice day Nagi.
Greetings from Athens Greece.
You’re so welcome Anastasia!
Made this almost as the recipe said. I tend to eyeball and not measure, but it was really good! My family really enjoyed it. I used vine-in thighs, which I cut off the bone, and then cut into chunks. I am not a huge fan of thighs so will use breasts next time. I was surprised at the beef broth but it was definitely the right call. So rich and good. I loved the mustard as well. This recipe is a keeper!
Very tasty. For those who thought it was bland, maybe add some tomato paste or wine. I had to modify the ingredients based on local availability as I live in a rural area. I substituted the sour cream with yoghurt and added tomato paste, as I have loads and used to put it in my beef stroganoff. I also added some wine to add a sharpness and had lemon handy but it was not needed. I followed all the cooking instructions and ended up with a thick rich tasty sauce, but no need for the flour. I will definitely cook this again. This is my first recipe from you website. I will try more. Thanks.
Sounds great Shona, I’m so happy you loved it!
Another brilliant recipe . Most of my cooking is from your site as every meal turns out great. Please don’t stop or my family will starve lol. Thanks you 😊😍
😂I’m so glad you’re loving the recipes Joan!
Hi Nagi wow wow all the recipes l have tried which are many are out of this world my husband is fussy and he just loves your food a big THANKYOU Liz 😀
So happy to hear that your hub loves the food. Thanks for leaving a comment Liz! — Nx
This recipe was good. I will use a shallot the next time I make it. The amount of time to make the thighs in the pan was more than 6 minutes for me. The amount of onions just overpowered the whole dish. Easy to put together.
Nagi, I made this for dinner last night and what a hit! It was delicious! You are a fabulous cook with a delightful personality. I used to think Ina Garten was my go to for recipes but now I go to your web site. And I love your pictures of Dozer, I think he just might be a little bit spoiled! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes,
Looks like a great recipe for a easy Sunday family dinner. Thanks for giving me a new idea for chicken. I plan on trying this one soon.
I hope you love it Alice – N x
Going to make this for family today can you tell me how many servings this makes?
Hi Kim, this serves 4-5 people. – N x
We absolutely loved this recipe! It was yummy, hearty, and exactly what you want a chicken stroganoff recipe. We also tried your spaghetti bolognese recipe the other day – also really good!
Thanks so much for letting me know what you think! ❤️
This is a keeper! Delicious and economical .
Thanks Jay!
Why beef broth? Wouldn’t chicken broth be more fitting?
Hi Judy, I find beef has a richer flavour ☺️
… forgot, I also tenderised/velvet the chicken as per your Chow Mein, even though I used thighs. Maybe it didnt make much difference but felt better about it being as tender as possible. cheers : )
Great idea Ryan!
I love this recipe. It was good comfort food. I did through in some Worcestershire but it was good without it as well. I have made several of your recipes and all of them have turned our delicious. I love how you give such thorough directions. Will be coming back to try more of your fabulous recipes. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback Ann! ❤️
Excellent! Another RecipeTinHit! … We really like stroganoff and our experience is classically beef. But beef NEEDS tenderloin and remains borderline on palatability. Chicken resolves all. … Don’t hesitate with the pepper, and halved button mushrooms are my preference. : )
Woot! I’m so glad you love this recipe Ryan ❤️
A little disappointed. My outcome was rather bland and I followed the recipe to the tee. We are used to a little more ‘zip’ like your fabulous Rusty Chicken. Any suggestions on how to perk it up a little?
Hi Ron, sorry to hear you were disappointed, my food is known for big flavours so I am a bit surprised to get feedback that you thought it wasn’t flavourful enough!! Also – Rusty Chicken? I don’t have one called Rusty Chicken! Are you sure you’re on the right website? ☺️
I made this tonight and it was good but I too found it to be a little bland. I added some “better than boullion” need base and it was perfect!!!
Great recipe! Easy to make and delicious. I didn’t have beef broth so used chicken broth instead which made it a lighter gravy, but still tasty!
Nagi, I love your website and have cooked many recipes from it with great success! Thanks for making me look like such a pro!
Also, my husband said this recipe felt like ‘a hug from the inside’! Truly delicious 🙂
Hello! I really want to make this for dinner tonight, however I don’t have sour cream. Would I be able to substitute it with 3.25% yogurt? Thank you I’m advance