Quick and cozy Chicken Stroganoff made with mushrooms and a creamy sauce in just 30 minutes — a comforting dinner with rich flavor and simple ingredients.
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs), sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp flour or 2 tsp cornstarch
¾ cup full-fat sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Cut chicken into thin strips and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until browned and set aside.
In the same pan, cook onions until soft.
Add mushrooms and cook until browned and liquid is gone.
Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
Pour in broth and scrape up browned bits. Mix in Dijon mustard.
Return chicken to the pan.
Combine thickener with broth and stir into sauce. Simmer to thicken.
Lower heat and stir in sour cream gently.
Adjust seasoning and serve over your preferred base.