This Chicken stroganoff recipe has all the flavors you love of beef stroganoff, except it is made with chicken. Cooked chicken with a creamy mushroom sour cream stroganoff sauce that is served over pasta is a dinner that is done in about 30 minutes.

Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

I love quick and easy meals and this chicken stroganoff is one of them. From start to finish, dinner is done in about 30 minutes, and all I need to do is add a vegetable side dish, and dinner is complete.

Beef stroganoff is a classic comfort food. If you love beef stroganoff then you are going to love this easy chicken stroganoff recipe. The sauce is loaded with flavor, mushrooms and the creaminess is seriously the best.

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Plate of egg noodles topped with creamy chicken and mushroom sauce, garnished with chopped parsley.

What to Serve with Chicken Stroganoff

Because there is pasta in this dish I like to keep the sides bright colors and on the lighter side. Sometimes we make baked potatoes or mashed potatoes but normally it is a green something.

A pot filled with creamy chicken and mushroom sauce, garnished with chopped parsley.

What is the best chicken to use for this Chicken Stroganoff recipe?

You want to use boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs. You can use bone-in chicken, but you will need to cut the chicken off the bone before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.

A pot of creamy chicken stroganoff mushroom sauce garnished with parsley, surrounded by raw mushrooms, parsley, and a bowl of cooked pasta.

What type of mushrooms can I use for Chicken Stroganoff?

For Chicken Stroganoff, you can use a variety of mushrooms depending on your preference for flavor and texture.

White Button Mushrooms.Mild flavor and widely available. They work well in stroganoff for a classic taste.
Cremini Mushrooms. Slightly stronger flavor than white buttons, they add depth without overpowering the dish.
Baby Bella Mushrooms. A more mature version of cremini, with a richer flavor.
Shiitake Mushrooms. Shiitakes are a good choice if you want a more earthy and umami-rich flavor.
Portobello Mushrooms. If you want a meaty texture and deep flavor, you can use chopped Portobello mushrooms.
Oyster Mushrooms. These add a delicate, slightly sweet flavor with a soft texture, offering a different twist to the dish.

What type of noodles can I use?

I prefer to use egg noodles, but you can use just about any dry pasta noodles when making it.

A plate of creamy chicken stroganoff served over pasta, garnished with chopped parsley. A pot and bowl of pasta are visible in the background.

How to Store Leftovers of this Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Leftovers need need to be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. They will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Chicken Stroganoff Recipe ingredients. Ingredients for a recipe on a marble surface: chopped chicken, mushrooms, broth, seasoning, garlic, chopped onions, yogurt, a stick of butter, sauce, and herbs.

Chicken Stroganoff Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes.
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup onions, diced
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock or chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

How to Make Chicken Stroganoff

Place a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil. Once boiling add the egg noodles to the water and cook following the package directions. Drain the pasta once it is cooked and set aside until the chicken stroganoff mixture is done cooking.

Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces and place in to a bowl. Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stir to coat the chicken with the seasoning.

Cooked, seasoned chicken pieces in a stainless steel pan on a marble surface.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and cook until it is golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover.

Sautéed mushrooms in a stainless steel pan on a marble surface.

Add the butter and onions to the pan and sauté until the onions soften. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Mix in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Stir the flour into the onion and mushroom mixture.

Pour the chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce in and use a whisk to mix together. Allow the mixture to cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 to 3 minutes.

Stir in the sour cream and parsley. Add the chicken back into the sauce mixture and mix well so it is all combined.

Serve the chicken stroganoff mixture over buttered noodles.

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