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30 Minute Creamy Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Tender juicy and golden chicken pieces smothered in a creamy sauce with lots of mushrooms, this recipe is absolutely delicious and super easy to make. This creamy chicken stroganoff comes together in less than 30 minutes a perfect recipe for a busy weekday dinner!

Serve it over pasta, egg noodles, or with your favorite bread, and enjoy.

Creamy chicken stroganoff in a serving bowl.

Why You Will Love Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

Creamy chicken stroganoff is a quick and easy meal to make for dinner. The creamy sauce adds a luxurious flavor while the mushrooms add texture. Additionally, it’s an inexpensive meal that can easily be made on a budget.

The flavors of this dish are rich and savory, making it something that the whole family will love. So if you’re looking for a delicious and creamy meal that won’t take hours to prepare, then 30 minute creamy chicken stroganoff is the perfect choice!

What Type of Meat Should You Use

When making stroganoff, it’s best to use a lean cut of chicken such as boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This type of meat is low in fat and has the perfect texture for this recipe. The chicken should be cooked through before adding to the sauce so that it doesn’t become tough or dry out during cooking.

Additionally, you can also use pork or beef if you prefer. Whichever type of meat you choose, it’s sure to be a delicious addition to your creamy stroganoff dish!

Ingredients Needed

For Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For Stroganoff Gravy:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 10.5 oz (300 gm) mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
Chicken, mushroom and spices placed in glass bowls.

How to Make Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

In a bowl take chicken and add onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt, and mix everything.

Adding spices to pieces of chicken.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, place the chicken pieces, and cook until crisp, golden, and evenly cooked from the inside. Once done Transfer the chicken onto a plate.

Browning the chicken in a skillet.

In the same pan add 1 tbsp butter and let it melt, add chopped onions and cook it for 1 minute, once the onion turns soft and lightly brown add in the mushrooms.

Browning onions with butter in a skillet.

Cook mushrooms until golden. Add flour and cook while stirring for 1 minute.

Add a little broth and mix, ensuring there are no lumps, add the remaining broth.

Adding broth to the mushrooms.

Bring to simmer and stir in sour cream and mustard, once the sauce thickens add salt and black pepper.

Adding sour cream and mustard to the broth.

Next, add the chicken and simmer it for another 1-2 minutes and turn off the heat.

Creamy chicken stroganoff in a skillet.

Serve hot over pasta or with bread, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Close up of creamy chicken stroganoff.
Creamy chicken stroganoff being scooped by a spoon.

NOTE: You can store the chicken stroganoff in an airtight container for 3 days in the refrigerator or around 2 months in the freezer

30 Minute Creamy Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Jane and Sonja
This creamy chicken stroganoff comes together in less than 30 minutes a perfect recipe for a busy weekday dinner!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For Stroganoff Gravy:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 10.5 oz 300 gm mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl take chicken and add onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt, and mix everything.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, place the chicken pieces, and cook until crisp, golden, and evenly cooked from the inside. Once done Transfer the chicken onto a plate.
  • In the same pan add 1 tbsp butter and let it melt, add chopped onions and cook it for 1 minute, once the onion turns soft and lightly brown add in the mushrooms.
  • Cook mushrooms until golden. Add flour and cook while stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add a little broth and mix, ensuring there are no lumps, add the remaining broth.
  • Bring to simmer and stir in sour cream and mustard, once the sauce thickens add salt and black pepper.
  • Next, add the chicken and simmer it for another 1-2 minutes and turn off the heat.
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Recipe Tips

  • When cooking the chicken, be sure to not overcook it or it will become dry and tough.
  • Add the mushrooms just before serving so they remain tender and juicy.
  • Taste your stroganoff before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • For added flavor, try adding a splash of white wine while simmering the sauce

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