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High Protein Rich Chicken Stroganoff

Tender chicken in a creamy mushroom and sour cream sauce ready in 30 minutes for a satisfying dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Russian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for tangier, high-protein swap
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Instant read thermometer

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Sprinkle flour evenly over the mushroom mixture. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour and coat all the vegetables.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.