Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

Creamy One-Pan Chicken Dinner Packed with Flavor

If you crave a comforting, creamy, and flavorful dinner, this Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is exactly what you need. Tender chicken pieces are sautéed with mushrooms and onions, then simmered in a rich sour cream sauce seasoned with garlic, paprika, and fresh herbs.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it’s all done in one pan and takes under 30 minutes. Serve it over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a cozy meal that feels like a restaurant-quality dish.

The best part? The creamy sauce is luscious without being heavy, and the mushrooms add a meaty texture that everyone will love. This classic-inspired dish has all the comfort food vibes while still being easy enough for everyday cooking.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One-pan dinner = easy cleanup
• Ready in under 30 minutes
• Creamy, savory, and comforting
• Great for weeknights or meal prep
• Kid-friendly and family-approved
• Can be served over pasta, rice, or potatoes

Ingredients

Chicken & Mushrooms

• 500 g chicken breast or thighs, sliced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 250 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Creamy Sauce

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Season chicken
   Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Sear chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   Cook chicken until golden and slightly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook mushrooms and onion
   In the same pan, sauté onions until translucent.
   Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Deglaze pan
   Pour in chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape the bottom of the pan to lift browned bits.
5. Add chicken back
   Return chicken to the skillet and simmer 5–7 minutes until fully cooked.
6. Finish with sour cream
   Reduce heat to low, stir in sour cream and paprika until creamy.
   Do not boil after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
7. Garnish and serve
   Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Serving Ideas

• Serve over buttered egg noodles
• Spoon over creamy mashed potatoes
• Pair with steamed rice or cauliflower rice
• Add a side of roasted vegetables or green beans

Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

Tender chicken and mushrooms cooked in a creamy, garlicky sauce, perfect served over noodles, rice, or potatoes. Quick and comforting one-pan meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 plates

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, European

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Chicken & Mushrooms

• 500 g chicken breast or thighs sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 250 g mushrooms sliced
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced

Creamy Sauce

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

• Skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Measuring spoons

Method

 

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté onions until translucent, then add mushrooms until browned. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Pour in chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape pan bottom.
5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked.
6. Reduce heat, stir in sour cream and paprika until creamy.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over noodles, rice, or potatoes.

Notes

Do not boil after adding sour cream to prevent curdling. Can store leftovers in fridge for up to 2 days.