It’s similar to my One Pan Beef Stroganoff (that’s made with ground beef), be sure to try that one too!
Easy Chicken Stroganoff
Hearty, homestyle comfort food that’s perfect for busy nights! This delicious chicken stroganoff is made with a handful of ingredients, many of which are fresh to build up that delicious depth of well rounded flavor. And I should mention – there’s cream cheese! Isn’t everything better when cream cheese is involved? To finish the dish, pile it over egg noodles or rice, then maybe opt to serve with a side of roasted broccoli or Brussels sprouts and you’ve got a simple meal worthy of completely satisfied dinner praises!
Chicken Stroganoff Recipe Ingredients
Chicken breasts: Use boneless skinless. You can also use chicken thighs. Olive oil and butter: These reduce sticking, encourage browning and build up richness. Salt and pepper: Season as desired. Yellow onion: Don’t skip the onions, they really build up flavor in this dish. Here they are slightly caramelized for even more flavor. Garlic: Opt for fresh garlic. It’s always worth the extra 20 seconds to mince it fresh. Cremini mushrooms: Also known as baby bella or baby portabello mushrooms. Button mushrooms will work fine too. Chicken broth: I prefer to use low-sodium to have more control over salt added. Cornstarch: This is used to thicken the sauce, be sure to mix with liquid first before adding to sauce mixture or it will just clump up. Fresh thyme and parsley: You can use dried thyme but preferably stick with fresh parsley if possible. Paprika: This adds a little color and flavor. I just use regular sweet paprika here (not smoked). Cream cheese: I prefer to use full fat, but light cream cheese (Neufchatel cheese) will work too. Egg noodles or rice: These are good options for serving the stroganoff over.
How to Make Chicken Stroganoff
Helpful Tips
Work to cut chicken evenly in size so it finishes cooking at the same time. Use a hot preheated skillet for nice golden brown color when searing the chicken. They are small pieces so they won’t stay in the skillet for very long. Don’t skip drying the chicken pieces as this helps them brown better (to remove that excess moisture first). You can even toss with 2 Tbsp flour before cooking for a little more browning (use a non-stick skillet if going this route). Be careful not to over-cook the chicken pieces (especially if going the chicken breasts route) as these can tend to dry out easily. I like to wait to season sauce with salt until after it has reduced, otherwise it can end up overly salty. Pre-soften cream cheese so it melts quickly into the sauce. If you have some on hand, try it with homemade chicken stock for the best chicken stroganoff sauce ever!
Variations
Try sour cream in place of cream cheese. Use chicken thighs in place of chicken breasts. For another layer of tang, include 2 tsp dijon mustard. Make it spicy by including cayenne pepper to taste. Finish with lemon zest for bright fresh flavor. Try with other herbs that pair well with chicken such as rosemary, marjoram, or sage. If you’d like another layer of flavor substitute 1/2 cup dry white wine in place of 1/2 cup of the chicken broth.
More Easy Chicken Dinners to Try
Baked Chicken and Rice (One Pot) Baked Chicken Breasts
Chicken Nuggets (Oven Baked) Chicken Piccata Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
