Tender chicken and mushrooms in a creamy, tangy stroganoff sauce — a comforting one-pan meal ready in under 40 minutes.
1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
2 tbsp olive oil or butter (divided)
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups chicken broth
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (optional thickener)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in oil until golden, then set aside.
Sauté mushrooms in same pan until browned. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Pour in broth, mustard, and more paprika. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Stir in sour cream and cream (tempered). Simmer gently until thickened.
Return chicken to skillet and cook through. Adjust seasoning.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot over noodles or veggies.
Great with egg noodles, mashed cauliflower, or rice. Leftovers keep 3–4 days in the fridge. Reheat gently.