Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken and mushrooms simmered in a creamy paprika sauce, served over buttery egg noodles. Quick, comforting, and satisfying.

# 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 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

→ Sauce

10 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
11 - 1/2 cup dry white wine, optional (substitute with 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 ounces egg noodles
17 - Salted water, for boiling

# Method:

01 - Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Toss with flour to coat lightly.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
03 - Add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté onion for 2 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and liquid has evaporated, about 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Stir in paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Deglaze pan with wine if using, scraping up browned bits. Allow to reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
06 - Stir in sour cream and Dijon mustard until smooth. Heat through without boiling. Return chicken and accumulated juices to pan and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Cook egg noodles in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
08 - Taste stroganoff and adjust seasoning as needed.
09 - Plate stroganoff over warm egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels fancy but comes together in less time than it takes to decide what to watch on TV.
  • The creamy paprika sauce clings to every noodle and makes even boring weeknights feel special.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when the flavors have had time to get to know each other.
02 -
  • Never let the sauce boil after adding sour cream or it will curdle and break, keep it at a gentle simmer.
  • Browning the mushrooms properly is crucial, if you stir them too much they'll steam and turn rubbery instead of caramelized.
  • Taste the sauce before serving because every broth and sour cream brand has different salt levels.
03 -
  • Use a wide skillet instead of a deep pan so the chicken and mushrooms brown properly instead of steaming.
  • Let the chicken rest on the plate while you cook the vegetables, it stays juicier and won't overcook when you add it back.
  • If your sauce looks too thick, thin it with a few tablespoons of pasta water, the starch helps it cling to the noodles beautifully.
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