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Rich Chicken Stroganoff

A creamy and savory alternative to beef stroganoff, featuring tender chicken breast in a thick, rich sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: European, Russian
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauté Base
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, sliced into 1/4 inch thick strips
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil, divided
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Cremini (Baby Bella) Mushrooms, sliced
Rich Sauce Components
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth, low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream (plus extra for garnish)
  • to taste Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Serving
  • 12 oz Wide Egg Noodles
  • to taste Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Prepare Chicken and Sauté Aromatics
  1. Season the chicken strips generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken strips in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and remaining oil to the skillet, then add sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes.
Cook Mushrooms and Build Flavor
  1. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes until brown.
  2. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Create the Roux and Sauce Base
  1. Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture, stir well to coat and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth, bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Finish the Dish
  1. Cook egg noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat under sauce to low and stir in heavy cream.
  3. Gently stir in sour cream, return seared chicken to sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Serve
  1. Serve the sauce over the noodles and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat dairy products to avoid curdling. Store leftovers in separate containers to prevent sogginess.