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Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

This easy Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is rich and satisfying. This busy weeknight meal has tender chicken pieces, baby bell mushrooms, and creamy sauce served over tender egg noodles. Simply boil the pasta, then make the rest in one pan. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Why I love this recipe

This delicious chicken stroganoff recipe is a comfort food classic that makes a great lunch, dinner, or date night meal for two.

Need something to go with it? Try these Raspberry Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins or these Strawberry Cookie Tarts.

Chicken Stroganoff in a bowl.
Chicken Stroganoff Dinner for Two

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Substitutions

You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.

Try button mushrooms, white mushrooms, or cremini mushrooms instead of baby Bella.

Equipment used for this recipe

How to make Homemade Chicken Stroganoff

Step 1 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the noodles, and cook according to the package directions.

Step 2 - On a cutting board, dice the onion and cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.

Step 3 - In a large frying pan over medium heat add the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook until it becomes golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

diced cooked chicken on a plate.

Step 4 - In the same pan add 1 tablespoon butter, add the diced onions, and cook for about 2 minutes.

diced onions cooking in butter.

Step 5 - Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes.

mushrooms, onions, and garlic cooking in a pan.

Step 6 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Once melted, add the flour and paprika, and stir for about 30 seconds.

Step 7 - Pour in the chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce, and add the cooked chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened.

worcestershire sauce and chicken broth added to pan.

Step 8 - Stir in the sour cream and add salt and pepper to taste.

sour cream added to the stroganoff sauce.

Step 9 - Add the egg noodles to the skillet and stir to coat. Top with parsley if desired.

chicken stroganoff with mushrooms and parsley.
Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the fridge.

Recipe FAQs

What side dish goes with Chicken Stroganoff?

Try these green beans, or these roasted Brussels sprouts, or this corn on the cob.

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Chicken Stroganoff in a bowl.

Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe

This easy Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is rich and satisfying. This busy weeknight meal has tender chicken pieces, baby bell mushrooms, and creamy sauce served over tender egg noodles. Simply boil the pasta, then make the rest in one pan. Ready in just 20 minutes!
4.38 from 24 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Chicken-Poultry
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 678 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (divided use)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ small onion
  • 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
  • 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth (or chicken stock)
  • cup sour cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional - ½ Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add egg noodles, and cook according to package directions.
  • On a cutting board, dice the onion and cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan add 1 tablespoon butter, add onions, and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes.
  • Add remaining butter. Once melted, add flour and paprika, and stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and cooked chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until thickened.
  • Stir in sour cream and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked egg noodles to skillet and stir to coat. Top with parsley if desired.

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Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 678kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 37gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 388mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 762IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg
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Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff
4.38 from 24 votes (24 ratings without comment)
Recipe Rating




Fina

Sunday 15th of January 2023

Can I use rotisserie chicken and when would I add it in?

Zona

Sunday 15th of January 2023

Yes you can add it in step 7 along with the chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce.

Pat

Monday 20th of July 2020

I've made this a couple of times and it's easy and delicious. I usually cook up some chicken breasts for the week and I also cook and freeze mushrooms in 4 oz. portions when they're on sale so that really cuts down on the cook time.

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