Simple Chicken Stroganoff for a Cozy Night In
This comforting meal combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce enhanced with earthy mushrooms and aromatic herbs.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients Group Label
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 8 ounces Fresh Mushrooms Preferably cremini or button, sliced.
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour For thickening the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
- for garnish Fresh Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare all your ingredients: chop the chicken, slice the mushrooms, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they release moisture.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Once thickened, reduce heat and stir in sour cream until fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning.
- Add cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider using skinless chicken thighs, adding lemon juice, or incorporating more vegetables.