Baked Chicken Stroganoff
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz (225 g) egg noodles or pasta of choice, cooked and drained
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Chicken
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until lightly browned but not fully cooked through (about 4–5 minutes).
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring for 1–2 minutes to cook the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and salt & pepper.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
- Combine Chicken and Pasta
- Add partially cooked chicken and cooked noodles to the sauce; stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake
- Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, straight from the baking dish.
Tips & Variations
- Vegetables: Add peas, bell peppers, or spinach for extra color and nutrition.
- Cheese options: Swiss, Gruyère, or mozzarella all work beautifully.
- Make ahead: Assemble in advance, cover, and refrigerate; bake before serving.
- Creaminess: For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.