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Easy Chicken Stroganoff

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Who says stroganoff has to be made with pork or beef? This Easy Chicken Stroganoff is packed full of flavour, but super speedy to make – just 20 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for an easy peasy midweek meal! #chicken #chickenthigh #chickenbreast #chickenstroganoff #stroganoff #chickendinner #winnerwinnerchickendinner #smokedpaprika #sourcream #30minutedinners #easydinners #familydinners #midweekmeals #easypeasyfoodie #cookblogshare #freefromgang

Who says stroganoff has to be made with pork or beef? This Easy Chicken Stroganoff is packed full of flavour, but super speedy to make – just 20 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for an easy peasy midweek meal!

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

 

Can stroganoff be made with chicken?

Yes, absolutely! And what’s more, it’s absolutely delicious – and quick!

If you are a regular round here, you’ll know that one of my favourite things to do is to take a classic recipe and play with it a bit – sometimes to speed it up, sometimes to make it more delicious and nearly always to make it easier!

In this case, I am taking a totally classic – stroganoff, usually made with pork or beef, and giving it an easy peasy foodie makeover by making it with chicken instead. This makes it a really great midweek option – cheap, quick, easy AND budget friendly! Plus, it’s great for anyone who just prefers to eat chicken!

If you prefer pork or beef, then do check out my Easy Pork Stroganoff and my Easy Leftover Roast Beef Stroganoff (a great way to use up your roast beef leftovers!)

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

 

A really easy midweek chicken dish

My Chicken Stroganoff is so quick and easy to make. Simply pan fry onions, mushrooms and diced chicken (breast or thigh, whichever you prefer – my preference is for chicken thighs!), add delicious smoked paprika, soured cream, parsley and plenty of black pepper, then serve! It’s all done and dusted in under 20 minutes.

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

 

What to serve with chicken stroganoff?

I like to serve my Easy Chicken Stroganoff with rice and green vegetables, such as green beans or broccoli, but you can serve this delicious dish with mashed potatoes, pasta or crusty bread if you prefer.

If you want a low carb version, you could just serve the stroganoff with lots of veg on the side!

 

What to drink with chicken stroganoff?

My Easy Chicken Stroganoff is great with an oaked Chardonnay from somewhere like the California or Australia, or a zingy sauvignon blanc from somewhere like New Zealand or Chile.

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

 

Can chicken stroganoff be reheated the next day?

Absolutely. Place the cooled chicken stroganoff into a plastic lidded container and keep refrigerated. It will keep in the fridge for 3 days.

To reheat, simply place the stroganoff into a saucepan, together with a splash of water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the chicken is piping hot. You may find the sauce ‘splits’ slightly if you do this, but this will not affect the flavour.

Alternatively, you can reheat the stroganoff in the microwave, if you prefer.

 

Can chicken stroganoff be frozen?

Yes, it can – although the sauce may split. This won’t affect the flavour though! To freeze, simply place the cooled chicken stroganoff into a plastic lidded container and put it straight into the freezer.

It will keep in the freezer for 1 month. Fully defrost first before reheating (as above).

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

 

If you like this…

…you might like:

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Easy Chicken Stroganoff
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Easy Chicken Stroganoff

Who says stroganoff has to be made with pork or beef? This Easy Chicken Stroganoff is packed full of flavour, but super speedy to make – just 20 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for an easy peasy midweek meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 331kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil
  • 600  g diced chicken thigh (or breast – see note)
  • Small knob of butter
  • 1  onion  diced
  • 100  g  chestnut mushrooms sliced
  • 2  cloves  garlic grated or crushed
  • 3  teaspoons  smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 150  ml  sour cream  (or crème fraiche if you prefer)
  • 2  tablespoons  parsley chopped plus extra for garnish

To serve:

  • Rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or crusty bread
  • Green vegetables, such as green beans or broccoli

Instructions

  • Put a tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan and heat for 1 minute, add the diced chicken and cook over a high heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure it is nicely browned all over. Tip the chicken and all the juices onto a plate.
  • Turn the heat down then add the butter to the same pan and allow to melt, then add the onions and mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.
  • When the onions and mushrooms are cooked, add the garlic, paprika, salt and pepper, plus the chicken and all the juices and cook over a low heat for a further 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
  • Add the sour cream and heat gently until it just starts to bubble (don’t boil!). Turn the heat off and stir in the chopped parsley.
  • Serve with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or crusty bread and green vegetables.

Notes

In my opinion, this recipe tastes much nicer with diced chicken thigh, however if you prefer chicken breast, then that’s OK – the recipe works just fine with diced chicken breast!
Suitable for freezing
Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken Stroganoff
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 167mg56%
Sodium 190mg8%
Potassium 697mg20%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 2775IU56%
Vitamin C 12.2mg15%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tried this recipe?I'd love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comments below.

 

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  1. jenny walters says

    19th March 2019 at 8:54 pm

    Gosh this sounds delicious Eb! I love it’s versatility too. What a fab mid week meal absolutely full of flavour. Thank you for sharing it with #CookBlogSare.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      20th March 2019 at 9:22 am

      Thanks Jenny! It really is packed full of flavour – my favourite kind of meal… bags of deliciousness, but very little time/effort! Eb x

      Reply
  2. Monika Dabrowski says

    20th March 2019 at 2:19 pm

    Love the colour and smoky flavour of this dish!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      21st March 2019 at 10:50 am

      Thanks Monika – I adore smoked paprika, and it’s especially delicious in this recipe! Eb x

      Reply
  3. Corina Blum says

    21st March 2019 at 11:48 am

    We all love smoked paprika in our house and this is definitely a recipe that everyone would eat. It’s such a lovely colour and looks so tasty x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      22nd March 2019 at 11:39 am

      Thanks Corina – yes in this house too. My little boy especially goes mad for smoked paprika! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    21st March 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Both hands up for smoked paprika here as well! Love how quick your chicken stroganoff is and I’m sure there would be clean plates all round in our house (even if I would need to eat everybody’s mushrooms lol) x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      22nd March 2019 at 11:41 am

      Thanks Jo! Haha – you made me laugh about the mushrooms. All my family love mushrooms, which is a shame as I’d gladly eat theirs too! Eb x

      Reply
  5. Claire Thomas says

    23rd March 2019 at 4:30 pm

    I am looking for new freezer meals which I can make in advance for weeknights so this is going to be tried for sure!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      25th March 2019 at 9:20 am

      Thanks Claire – glad you like it! It’s a great one to fill the freezer with. Eb x

      Reply
  6. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    29th March 2019 at 2:56 pm

    Stroganoff (in any form) ranks up there with my favorite foods on Earth. In fact, I’m making beef stroganoff tonight! If I hadn’t already gotten my family’s tastebuds set on that, I would definitely make your version with chicken. Absolutely yes to chicken thighs, and making the dish in advance will give the flavors a chance to deepen. I’m pinning this to make next week!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      1st April 2019 at 11:47 am

      Thanks Michelle! Let me know what you think if you do try it 😀 Eb x

      Reply
  7. Anna | Once Upon A Food Blog says

    29th March 2019 at 5:02 pm

    What a good idea. I love stroganoff but hardly ever make it as it takes too long. It will be on the menu from now on!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      1st April 2019 at 11:49 am

      Aaah, yay! Glad my quick and easy chicken version has convinced you stroganoff is totally do-able on a busy weeknight 😀 Eb x

      Reply
  8. LInda says

    29th October 2022 at 3:09 pm

    I am no cook, I work full time, time poor and usually manage to burn everything! This recipe is not only foolproof, simple to assemble, and got great feedback, it is absolutely delicious. Will definitely be making this again !

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      29th October 2022 at 5:38 pm

      Yay – I am so happy to hear that this worked out so well for you! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know… and especially for the 5* rating! Eb 🙂

      Reply

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