Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden-brown and cooked to 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add diced onion and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their liquid, it evaporates, and both vegetables turn golden brown. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour evenly over the mushroom mixture. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour and coat all the vegetables.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits. Stir until smooth with no flour lumps. Add Dijon mustard and stir to incorporate.
- Reduce heat to low. Temper the sour cream by whisking a few spoonfuls of hot broth mixture into the sour cream in a separate bowl, then whisk the warmed cream back into the skillet. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly. Do not let it boil vigorously.
- Return seared chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Toss to coat thoroughly and heat through for 2 minutes. If sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of broth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Storage: Store in airtight container for up to 3 days. Add broth or milk when reheating to loosen the sauce. Tempering tip: Gradually warming the sour cream prevents curdling and creates a perfectly smooth sauce. Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt for extra protein, crème fraîche for richness, or add Worcestershire sauce for depth. Lower-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Gluten-free: Replace flour with gluten-free flour blend or half the amount of cornstarch.
