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    Home » Everyday Meals

    Jan 15, 2022 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler · This post may contain affiliate links · this blog generates income via ads.

    Easy Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

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    Ready to eat in about 30 minutes. Easy Creamy Chicken Stroganoff is classic comfort food that combines simple ingredients from the pantry and fridge to create a silky simmering sauce that's full of flavor. Chicken, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, instant onion soup mix and sour cream are all you need for this easy weeknight favorite.

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    A serving of chicken stroganoff on a plate, on a tablecloth with a fork
    Serve easy, creamy chicken stroganoff over pasta with oven-roasted veggies on the side. But scroll down for other serving options.

    Ingredients to have on hand

    • 1 ½ - 2 pounds of chicken tenders or skinless chicken breast
    • cream of mushroom soup
    • onion soup mix
    • sour cream
    • fresh mushrooms

    In addition to using just five ingredients - not counting salt, pepper and olive oil, here's another way this recipe is helpful on a busy night: You don't need to dice the chicken tenders before cooking.

    chicken stroganoff ingredients on wooden planks

    Once the chicken is cooked, the strips of chicken break apart easily in the skillet using a spoon or spatula.

    Easy to Make

    Easy Creamy Chicken Stroganoff lives up to it's name.

    The recipe is ridiculously easy to prepare and is a quick meal to make after getting home from work. But here's the best park, it tastes like a sauce that's been simmering on the stove for hours.

    It's an excellent 30 minute recipe with impressive flavor. All that's needed are those five ingredients and a skillet over medium heat.

    A Weeknight Favorite

    This is the recipe for a busy night! Easy Creamy Chicken Stroganoff is simple to cook at home right after work, it comes together quickly and doesn't require fancy spices or ingredients.

    Onion soup mix sprinkled on top of cooked chicken in a skillet

    One envelope of Lipton Onion Soup Mix is all you need. This recipe combines cozy, comforting flavors that we love, but at a fraction of the work of most comfort food recipes.

    Top Tips and FAQ

    Is there a substitute for the Lipton Onion Soup Mix? Maybe with less sodium?

    As an option, combine ¼ cup dried onion flakes, ½ teaspoon of pepper and salt - to taste, and 1- 2 teaspoons of low sodium soy sauce. This should replicate the flavor, though the packaged onion soup mix also includes a thickening agent, so you may need to add a little cornstarch to achieve the same consistency.

    Could I use plain yogurt instead of sour cream?

    Yes, I recommend using whole milk Greek yogurt as a substitute because it is the closest to sour cream in flavor and texture. In general, yogurt has less fat than sour cream which makes it more likely to curdle over high heat. So watch the temperature as you stir it in and bring it to a piping hot, but not boiling serving temperature.

    What is stroganoff?

    There are many variations of stroganoff but the flavor combination dates back to the 1800s and has a link to Russian history. Generally speaking, a stroganoff means meat is sautéed with onion and cooked in a sauce of sour cream, seasonings, and usually includes mushrooms. This recipe takes a few shortcuts by using dried onions from the soup mix and a can of soup to create the sauce. Simmering sauce with chicken in a skillet on the stove

    One Can of Soup

    This recipe calls for one can of cream of mushroom soup. Use the whole can, undiluted, don't add any water. We are creating the sauce and want it to be thick and creamy, not watery. I like to use cream of mushroom soup for this recipe, but cream of chicken is a tasty substitute.

    A can of cream of mushroom held over a pan of sauce.

    Slow Cooker Option

    Creamy Chicken Stroganoff is easily adapted to the slow cooker. Place the raw chicken tenders, the onion soup mix, fresh mushrooms and can of cream of mushroom soup in a 4 or 4.5 quart slow cooker.

    Set for low and cook for about 6 hours. Lift the lid, stir to combine everything and use a large spoon to create bite-sized pieces of the cooked chicken.

    Add sour cream, stir and replace the lid. Cook on low for another 20-30 minutes or until the sauce is hot.

    Creamy or Extra Creamy

    Stirring sour cream into the chicken stroganoff mixture in a skillet on the stove

    It's easy to enjoy chicken stroganoff with double cream, and that's one of the reasons why I love this recipe. If your family prefers an extra creamy sauce, simply add an extra scoop of two of sour cream. For a more robust sauce, add less sour cream.

    Chicken stroganoff with mushrooms simmering in a skillet on the stove

    How to Serve

    Serve your easy creamy chicken stroganoff by spooning it over over pasta, cooked rice, mashed potatoes, toast or over roasted veggies. Toast is a great option for a busy night.

    Stroganoff cooking in a skillet on the stove with a wooden spoon stirring the contents

    Choosing the Mushrooms

    Here's one more way this recipe is super easy. It doesn't matter which variety of mushrooms you use. As long as the mushrooms are fresh, not canned, you'll have great results. I like using sliced, white mushrooms in this recipe, but crimini mushrooms or baby portabellos are also delicious options.

    Mushrooms on top of cooked chicken and seasoning in a skillet

    How to Store Leftovers

    Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-5 days. Reheat leftover chicken stroganoff by placing it in a covered, heat proof baking dish in the oven at 275° F for about 40 minutes. Or, heat in the microwave on a covered plate.

    A serving of chicken stroganoff on a plate, on a tablecloth with a fork

    More Chicken Recipes

    Chicken is a favorite ingredient for so many meals for my family. I love how adaptable chicken is and each recipe has such unique flavor. Here are a few recipes that I think you'll love:

    • Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Strips
    • Spicy Chicken Alfredo
    • Dutch Oven Chicken
    • Skillet Chicken Tacos

    Be sure to give a star rating to the recipes you make from the Crinkled Cookbook. I always love hearing from you. Sharing is great too! Use the buttons after the recipe to text it with just one click or send it to family and friends on Pinterest and Facebook. Enjoy.

    A serving of chicken stroganoff on a plate, on a tablecloth with a fork

    Easy Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

    Ready to eat in about 30 minutes. Easy Creamy Chicken Stroganoff is classic comfort food that combines simple ingredients from the pantry and fridge to create a silky simmering sauce that's full of flavor.
    4.99 from 90 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 400kcal
    Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

    Ingredients 

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 pounds chicken tenders or chicken breasts sliced into 1" strips
    • 1 envelope onion soup mix
    • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
    • 1 can cream of mushroom soup undiluted
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
    • 2 cups sour cream

    Instructions

    Simmer in a Skillet

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on the stove until the oil starts to shimmer.
    • Add chicken tenders to the skillet and simmer in the hot olive oil until the chicken is partially cooked.
    • Sprinkle one envelope of onion soup mix on the chicken, add mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and is easy to break apart into bite-sized portions.
    • Add the can of cream of chicken soup, stir until combined. Cover and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking for 10 more minutes.
    • Remove lid and stir in the sour cream.
    • Cook for a few more minutes or until the sour cream is piping hot, but not boiling.

    Serve

    • Serve by spooning over cooked pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, toast or oven roasted veggies.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 38gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 1231mgPotassium: 902mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mg

    Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database and are offered here only as a guideline for informational purposes.

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