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A white bowl filled with easy chicken and mushroom stroganoff, showing tender chicken pieces and sliced mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce.

Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff: The Ultimate Creamy Comfort Food

Discover the best Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff recipe! This one-pan meal is incredibly creamy, easy to make, and packed with savory chicken and earthy mushrooms. The perfect weeknight dinner for comforting, restaurant-quality flavor at home in under an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Russian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Stroganoff
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms, season with a pinch of salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes until they have released their moisture and started to brown.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring to combine. Cook for 1 minute to toast the flour. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Stir in the Dijon mustard.
  4. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly. Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 5 more minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool for a minute. Stir in the room temperature sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Do not return to a boil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over hot egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

For the Creamiest Sauce: Ensure your sour cream is at room temperature before adding it to the pan. This helps prevent it from curdling.
Mushroom Varieties: Feel free to use a mix of mushrooms like shiitake, oyster, or portobello for a more complex flavor.