Creamy Chicken Mushroom Sauce (Print Version)

Tender chicken in a rich mushroom sauce, perfect over noodles or rice.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
04 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

→ Vegetables

05 - 9 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
06 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 cup chicken stock
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tsp paprika
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Season chicken strips with salt and black pepper, then toss with all-purpose flour to coat evenly.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden on all sides but not fully cooked, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Sauté onions and mushrooms until softened and golden, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
04 - Sprinkle paprika over vegetables, then pour in chicken stock while scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in Dijon mustard until combined.
05 - Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 7 to 8 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and sauce has slightly thickened.
06 - Remove skillet from heat, then stir in sour cream and chopped parsley until sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Serve immediately over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Hearty meal ready in under 45 minutes
  • Rich flavor without complicated steps
02 -
  • This dish contains dairy and gluten but can be made gluten-free and dairy-free with substitutions
  • Always check ingredient labels for allergens if unsure
03 -
  • Use bone-in chicken for deeper flavor but adjust cooking time
  • Add a splash of white wine for extra freshness after cooking mushrooms
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