Classic Chicken Stroganoff – Creamy, Savory & Easy Weeknight Dinner!
This creamy, savory comfort dish features tender chicken strips simmered in a rich mushroom and sour cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's packed with flavor, easy to make, and ready in 30 minutes. Serve over noodles or rice for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the chicken strips and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until they are tender and browned.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, then pour in chicken broth. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream. Mix until creamy and heated through (do not boil).
- Serve over rice or egg noodles.
Notes
Season chicken with salt and pepper for deeper flavor.
Sauté onions and mushrooms thoroughly for caramelization.
Thicken sauce with 1 tsp cornstarch mixed in 1 tbsp water.
Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra aroma.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Swap chicken with turkey, veal, or vegetables for variations.
Serve with egg noodles, quinoa, or a green salad.
Sauté onions and mushrooms thoroughly for caramelization.
Thicken sauce with 1 tsp cornstarch mixed in 1 tbsp water.
Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra aroma.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Swap chicken with turkey, veal, or vegetables for variations.
Serve with egg noodles, quinoa, or a green salad.