Ingredients
Gathering ingredients for this dish is a breeze, and you might even find most of them already in your pantry or fridge. Here’s what you’ll need to bring this comforting classic to life:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
If you’re missing an ingredient, don’t worry! You can easily substitute cremini mushrooms with button mushrooms or swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter touch. This flexibility is what makes cooking such a joy—we adapt, we improvise, and sometimes, we discover a new favorite variation.
Instructions
Creating this dish is as simple as following these steps, allowing you to bring a taste of comfort to your table in no time:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they are golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are tender and browned, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the paprika over the mushroom mixture, stirring to combine. This step always reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen, where the air was filled with the aroma of spices, each one telling a story.
- Whisk together the chicken broth, sour cream, and flour in a bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat it in the creamy sauce. Allow it to simmer for another 5 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a fresh burst of color and flavor.
And there you have it—your Easy Chicken Stroganoff is ready to be enjoyed. This recipe has been a lifesaver on more occasions than I can count, and it’s always a joy to see how much my family loves it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International