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Easy Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe

This quick and easy chicken and mushroom stroganoff recipe can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The creamy sauce is made with creme fraiche, giving it a unique and tangy flavour that sets it apart from traditional stroganoff recipes that use sour cream.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Russian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 252kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Jug
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Shallow Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves chopped
  • 3 Chicken Breasts cut into bitesize pieces (or use 200-300g of leftover cooked chicken)
  • 200 g Chestnut Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 300 ml Chicken Stock
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herb Seasoning
  • 250 ml Crème Fraiche or use soured cream
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Thickening Granules or use a cornflour and water paste to thicken.

Instructions

  • In a large frying pan or shallow casserole, fry the onion and garlic until soft (about 4 minutes).
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 2 Garlic Cloves
  • Turn the heat up and add the chicken pieces (if using fresh chicken breast) and mushrooms. Cook until the chicken changes colour, stirring often.
    3 Chicken Breasts, 200 g Chestnut Mushrooms
  • Add the tomato puree, chicken stock, smoked paprika, dried Italian herbs and mustard. Simmer for 10 minutes on a medium heat.
    1 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 300 ml Chicken Stock, 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian Herb Seasoning
  • Stir through the crème fraiche (and leftover roast chicken if you're not using fresh chicken breast pieces), season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped parsley. If the sauce needs thickening, sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of thickening granules. Alternatively, use a cornflour and water paste (cornflour slurry) and whisk it into the pan. Serve with more paprika.
    250 ml Crème Fraiche, 1 tablespoon Parsley, 2 tablespoon Thickening Granules

Notes

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
252
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
325
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
1028
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
 
1013
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
31
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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