Rich Chicken Stroganoff – Creamy, Comforting & Full of Flavor

🎉 Introduction

This Rich Chicken Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort-food classic with a creamy, savory twist. Tender chicken thighs are simmered with earthy mushrooms and onions in a luxurious sauce made from butter, broth, cream, and sour cream—creating a dish that’s deeply satisfying and irresistibly smooth.

Unlike traditional beef stroganoff, this chicken version is lighter yet just as indulgent. The sauce clings beautifully to every bite, delivering warmth and richness without being heavy. If you love creamy chicken dinners, mushroom-forward recipes, and cozy comfort meals, this stroganoff is destined to become a favorite.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large skillet or sauté pan
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula

🛒 Ingredients

Protein

• 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into strips

Vegetables

• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Sauce Base

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth

Creamy Finish

• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sour cream

Flavor & Seasoning

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Ingredient Notes:

• Chicken thighs stay extra tender and juicy.
• Cremini mushrooms add deep, earthy flavor.
• Sour cream gives stroganoff its signature tang and creaminess.

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Season the Chicken

• Lightly season chicken strips with salt and black pepper.

Step 2: Brown the Chicken

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes, until lightly golden and cooked through.
• Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté Vegetables

• In the same skillet, melt remaining butter.
• Add sliced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
• Add mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes, until browned and moisture evaporates.
• Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4: Build the Sauce

• Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well.
• Cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
• Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5: Make It Creamy

• Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream.
• Simmer for 3–4 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6: Finish the Stroganoff

• Reduce heat to low.
• Stir in sour cream gently until smooth.
• Return chicken to the skillet.
• Simmer for 2–3 minutes, just until heated through.
• Do not boil.

Step 7: Garnish & Serve

• Remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: About 35 minutes

A rich, cozy dinner ready in under 40 minutes.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Reheating

• Reheat gently over low heat on the stovetop
• Add a splash of broth or cream if needed

Tip: Avoid boiling to keep the sauce smooth.

🥄 Variations

• Extra Mushroom Stroganoff
  • Add more mushrooms for deeper flavor
• Lighter Version
  • Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream
• Herb Boost
  • Add thyme or dill
• Low-Carb Option
  • Serve over vegetables instead of pasta
• Extra Tang
  • Add a little more Dijon mustard

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
   Yes, but thighs are juicier.
2. Is this recipe kid-friendly?
   Yes, mild and creamy.
3. Can I freeze chicken stroganoff?
   Not recommended due to dairy.
4. Why add flour?
   It thickens the sauce.
5. Can I skip sour cream?
   It’s essential for classic flavor.
6. Does the sauce thicken more as it rests?
   Yes, slightly.
7. Can I make this ahead?
   Best fresh, but reheats well.
8. Is this gluten-free?
   Not as written; use gluten-free flour.
9. Can I double the recipe?
   Yes, use a large skillet.
10. What goes well with stroganoff?
    Pasta, rice, or vegetables.

🏁 Conclusion

This Rich Chicken Stroganoff is everything comfort food should be—creamy, savory, and deeply satisfying. Tender chicken, hearty mushrooms, and a silky sauce come together in a dish that feels classic, cozy, and timeless.

Perfect for weeknights or relaxed family dinners, this recipe proves that simple ingredients can create something truly special. Once you make it, it’s bound to become a repeat favorite.

Adam

Rich Chicken Stroganoff – Creamy, Comforting & Full of Flavor

This Rich Chicken Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort-food classic with a creamy, savory twist. Tender chicken thighs are simmered with earthy mushrooms and onions in a luxurious sauce made from butter, broth, cream, and sour cream—creating a dish that’s deeply satisfying and irresistibly smooth. Unlike traditional beef stroganoff, this chicken version is lighter yet just as indulgent. The sauce clings beautifully to every bite, delivering warmth and richness without being heavy. If you love creamy chicken dinners, mushroom-forward recipes, and cozy comfort meals, this stroganoff is destined to become a favorite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Protein

• 1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into strips

Vegetables

• 2 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
• 1 medium onion thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Sauce Base

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth

Creamy Finish

• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sour cream

Flavor & Seasoning

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Ingredient Notes:

• Chicken thighs stay extra tender and juicy.
• Cremini mushrooms add deep earthy flavor.
• Sour cream gives stroganoff its signature tang and creaminess.

Equipment

• Large skillet or sauté pan
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Method

 

Step 1: Season the Chicken

1. Lightly season chicken strips with salt and black pepper.

Step 2: Brown the Chicken

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes, until lightly golden and cooked through.
3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté Vegetables

1. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter.
2. Add sliced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
3. Add mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes, until browned and moisture evaporates.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4: Build the Sauce

1. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well.
2. Cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
3. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5: Make It Creamy

1. Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream.
2. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6: Finish the Stroganoff

1. Reduce heat to low.
2. Stir in sour cream gently until smooth.
3. Return chicken to the skillet.
4. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, just until heated through.
5. Do not boil.

Step 7: Garnish & Serve

1. Remove from heat.
2. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Reheating

Reheat gently over low heat on the stovetop

Add a splash of broth or cream if needed

Tip: Avoid boiling to keep the sauce smooth.

🥄 Variations

Extra Mushroom Stroganoff

Add more mushrooms for deeper flavor

Lighter Version

Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream

Herb Boost

Add thyme or dill

Low-Carb Option

Serve over vegetables instead of pasta

Extra Tang

Add a little more Dijon mustard

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
Yes, but thighs are juicier.

Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Yes, mild and creamy.

Can I freeze chicken stroganoff?
Not recommended due to dairy.

Why add flour?
It thickens the sauce.

Can I skip sour cream?
It’s essential for classic flavor.

Does the sauce thicken more as it rests?
Yes, slightly.

Can I make this ahead?
Best fresh, but reheats well.

Is this gluten-free?
Not as written; use gluten-free flour.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a large skillet.

What goes well with stroganoff?
Pasta, rice, or vegetables.

🏁 Conclusion

This Rich Chicken Stroganoff is everything comfort food should be—creamy, savory, and deeply satisfying. Tender chicken, hearty mushrooms, and a silky sauce come together in a dish that feels classic, cozy, and timeless.

Perfect for weeknights or relaxed family dinners, this recipe proves that simple ingredients can create something truly special. Once you make it, it’s bound to become a repeat favorite.