Creamy Chicken Stroganoff
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff
Description
Prepare tender chicken breasts or thighs in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce with this versatile recipe. Perfectly seasoned and simmered, this dish offers delicious flavor and various options for a lighter cream base.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Stroganoff Sauce
For Garnish
Cream Alternatives (Choose One)
Instructions
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Cut chicken into desired pieces (e.g., strips or cubes).
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In a bowl, add chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and olive oil. Add minced garlic cloves.
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Mix the chicken well to coat evenly and set it aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Heat a large skillet or pan over high heat. Add olive oil.
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Add the marinated chicken in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan).
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Sear on high heat until golden brown on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
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In the same pan, add butter. Add the finely minced onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
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Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Add sprigs of fresh thyme and rosemary (or dried herbs).
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Cook until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid.
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Once the mushrooms have softened, add flour to the pan.
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Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
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Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps until the sauce begins to thicken.
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Stir in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce).
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Return the seared chicken to the pan with the sauce. Add heavy cream.
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Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to very low.
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Cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to finish cooking.
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While the sauce simmers, take 2 tablespoons of the hot sauce from the pan and mix it thoroughly with the Greek yogurt (or your chosen yogurt/sour cream alternative) in a separate bowl. This tempers the yogurt/sour cream to prevent curdling.
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After 15 minutes of simmering, add the tempered yogurt/sour cream mixture to the pan.
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Stir gently to combine. Do not boil after adding the yogurt/sour cream to prevent curdling.
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Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.
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Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.