Description
Comforting Russian-inspired Chicken Stroganoff delivers rich, velvety goodness with tender meat nestled in silky sour cream sauce. Hearty noodles and succulent chicken promise a delightful meal that satisfies deep hunger pangs and warms your culinary soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (sliced)
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles (cooked)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high temperature and infuse with olive oil for optimal searing.
- Generously season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper, then expertly sear until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, introduce finely chopped onions, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Dust the aromatic vegetable mixture with flour, continuously stirring for approximately 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and create a robust base.
- Carefully pour chicken broth into the skillet, whisking methodically to develop a silky, lump-free sauce consistency.
- Reduce cooking temperature to low, gently folding in tangy sour cream, robust Dijon mustard, and warm paprika until sauce reaches a harmonious blend.
- Carefully reintroduce seared chicken into the creamy sauce, allowing ingredients to meld and sauce to thicken for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Present the decadent stroganoff atop a bed of tender egg noodles, adorning with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize chicken thickness by pounding to even 1/2-inch for consistent, quick cooking.
- Select low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt for lighter, healthier version without compromising creamy texture.
- Enhance umami flavor by using mixed wild mushrooms instead of standard button mushrooms for deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like cornstarch or arrowroot powder for thickening sauce and replacing traditional flour for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg