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:
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A crunchy garden salad or steamed greens with Italian Dressing, Balsamic or French Vinaigrette
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Kale Salad (skip the quinoa in the recipe)
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Iceberg Lettuce Dill Salad (terrific fresh salad)
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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.
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Garlic Chicken Thighs – crispy surface, fabulous garlic flavour
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Sticky Baked Chicken Thighs – country style sauce, pantry staples!
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One Pot Chinese Chicken and “Fried Rice” – it’s fried rice and Chinese chicken, all made in one pot
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Honey Garlic Chicken – the 5 ingredient sauce is outrageously good!
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Oven Baked Chicken Breast – dry rubbed then baked, this recipe works 100% perfectly with thigh as well
LIFE OF DOZER
How is one supposed to drive with this THING blocking my rear vision???
Christine says
Absolutely delish. My hubby and 2 small (fussy) kiddies loved it.
Stacy says
I made this on Saturday night for a group of friends and it was so so delicious!!! I made it ahead of time and then let it sit and just reheated when ready. I doubled the recipe, added a fair bit of white and black pepper and a little chilli oil to spice it up! Served it over gf fettuccini. Thanks so much Nagi, whatever did I do without you!
Zina P says
This recipe is absolutely delicious…don’t even miss the beef!
Jilly says
I love Nagi’s slow cooked Beef stroganoff however my family and I found this really bland. It’s only the second recipe we haven’t enjoyed out of hundreds i’ve tried so perhaps it is just personal taste.
Rachel E says
Wow! Best comfort food I’ve had in a while, and not even hard to make. I used pre-sliced mushrooms and rotisserie chicken. I also substituted one clove of fresh garlic in place of the garlic powder.
Vonnie says
OMG… Nagi 😋😋😋😋 I have made a few different recipes for Chicken Stroganoff but this tops them all. So delish and creamy with lots of sauce. This will now be my go to recipe. Thankyou for sharing 😁
Kym says
OMG so good Nagi
Kirsty says
Comes out perfect every time. This recipe is always my go to for stroganoff.
Gloria Maley says
Gloria Maley. Very good indeed.
Answer to you: driving with Dozer blocking rear view – CAREFULLY! He is adorable.
Fennie says
I tried this for the family and it was gone in seconds! Picky kids was eating it too! Thank you Nagi
Nel says
Amazing. So good. Added LOADS of pepper because I like a peppery mushroom sauce.
Made it low carb by serving with sautéed kale and cauliflower mash.
Very quick and easy to make.
Nagi says
Thanks! N x
Jo says
Can this be done in a slow cooker
Rebecca says
Omg!!! This was so freaking good!
Nagi says
Wahoo, that’s great to hear Rebecca!! N x
Christine F says
This was really great! I had a bunch of mushrooms to use up but didn’t want beef 2 nights in a row. Found this recipe and so glad I did! Loved the mustard in the sauce. I’ll be checking your other recipes tonight as I plan for next week! Thank you!
Mary says
Sounds delish, wondering if I could freeze to take along for weekend at the cabin. Thank you
Petrina says
Don’t know how freezing with the cream would go
Hilary W says
Thank you once again for another fantastic dish. When my lazy bone clicks in, your Chicken Stroganoff is one of our favourites, not only easy to cook but delicious to boot.
Julie Bolton says
This was extremely delicious. I served it with cauliflower mash with coconut 🥥 milk and egg no noodles. Next time I shall add sambal oelek -just a small amount- to the mash. Some bacon 🥓 would be nice too. I reserved some chunks of mushrooms 🍄 to the Stroganoff at the last minute. Yummo
Satha says
Thank you for an excellent recipe. I was craving chicken a la king but I’m glad I made this instead.
Phil says
This was awesome! I think I like it better than the beef stroganoff and it’s much faster to prepare.
Linda says
Nagi could you replace the sour cream with thickened cream? Love your recipes they are always soo tasty
Nagi says
You can Linda, it will be a slightly different flavour and won’t have that sour edge. N x