Description
This Chicken Stroganoff is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender diced chicken thighs cooked with fresh vegetables and mushrooms in a flavorful broth enriched with heavy cream and Hungarian paprika. Served over egg noodles, it makes a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced into rounds
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 6 mushrooms, sliced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 sprig tarragon
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Other
- 2 tablespoons corn starch (optional for thickening)
- 16 oz egg noodle pasta
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics and mushrooms: In a stir fry pan, heat olive oil over low heat. Add mushrooms, chopped garlic, and diced onions. Cook gently for about 2 minutes to soften and release flavors without browning.
- Add vegetables and chicken: Increase heat to medium and add sliced carrots and diced celery to the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Then add the diced chicken thighs, stirring to combine.
- Simmer in broth: Pour in the chicken broth, add the sprig of tarragon if desired, and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked through.
- Cook pasta: While the stroganoff simmers, bring water to a boil and cook the egg noodle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and sweet Hungarian paprika to the pan. Cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened. If a thicker sauce is desired, dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of cold water and stir it in, cooking an additional 2 minutes until fully thickened and smooth, making sure there are no lumps.
- Serve: Remove the tarragon sprig if used. Serve the creamy chicken stroganoff mixture spooned generously over the drained egg noodles for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast for thighs but the dish may be less juicy.
- For a gluten-free option, replace egg noodles with gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles.
- Additional herbs like parsley or dill can be added for enhanced freshness.
- Cornstarch is optional depending on your preferred sauce thickness.
- Make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly but avoid overcooking to keep it tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Keywords: chicken stroganoff, creamy chicken, Hungarian paprika, egg noodle recipe, comforting dinner
