What's For Dinner Tonight? - Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

A short while ago, we were having dinner with friends, and our host prepared this delicious meal. From Natasha Bull at saltandlavender.com, this creamy chicken stroganoff is sure to become a favorite with your family. With a tangy sour cream sauce and lots of mushrooms and tender chicken, it can be ready for your dinner table in about thirty minutes. Be sure to get a good sear on the chicken, mushrooms, and onions for extra delicious flavor. 

Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

2 chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Flour for dredging
3 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
1/2 medium onion chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or more, to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or more, to taste
3 cloves garlic minced
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup full fat sour cream
  1. Cut the chicken into 1" pieces. Sprinkle them with garlic powder and generously with salt & pepper, then coat each piece in flour.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in 2 batches so the pan isn't over-crowded and the chicken browns evenly. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook it for about 3 minutes/side or until cooked through (165F) & lightly browned (I flip it once using tongs to make it easy). The second batch tends to cook a bit faster because the pan gets hotter (you may need to turn the heat down a bit). For the second batch, I add another tablespoon of olive oil because the pan goes dry. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
  3. Add the butter to the pan and let it melt, then add the mushrooms and onions. Sauté for 6-8 minutes or until their water has been released, cooks off, and the mushrooms get a nice sear.
  4. Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Cook for about a minute.
  5. Add in the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken back in and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the sour cream and let it heat through for about a minute or so (don't let it bubble too much or there's a chance it will curdle). Season with more salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Note: Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.



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