Creamy Dreamy Chicken & Mushroom Stroganoff with Rice

Here’s a rich and comforting recipe for Creamy Dreamy Chicken & Mushroom Stroganoff with Rice — a cozy twist on the classic beef version, made with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious sour cream sauce. Perfect served over rice for a satisfying, weeknight-friendly dinner. 🍗🍄🍚

🍽️ Creamy Dreamy Chicken & Mushroom Stroganoff with Rice

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏱️ Cook Time: 30 minutes

🍴 Serves: 4–6

📝 Ingredients

For the Stroganoff:

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced

• 2 tbsp flour

• 1 cup chicken broth

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup heavy cream (or more broth for lighter option)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: chopped parsley, for garnish

For the Rice:

• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

• (Prepare according to package directions)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 1. Cook the Chicken

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through (5–7 minutes).

• Remove from skillet and set aside.

🔹 2. Sauté the Veggies

• In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil/butter.

• Sauté onion and mushrooms until softened and browned (about 8 minutes).

• Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

🔹 3. Make the Sauce

1. Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture, stir to coat.

2. Slowly stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.

3. Stir in Worcestershire, mustard, sour cream, and cream.

4. Return chicken to pan, and simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes until thickened.

🔹 4. Serve

• Spoon stroganoff over warm rice.

• Garnish with chopped parsley or a dollop of sour cream if desired.

🥄 Tips & Variations

• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangy, lighter version.

• Add a splash of white wine when sautéing the mushrooms for extra flavor.

• Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice instead of rice.

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