Chicken Stroganoff  Recipe (2024)

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Aleochi Carvalho

As a Brazilian, I must say that this recipe is probably one of the most beloved dishes around here. It's usually a Sunday or family-gathering kind of dish. In Brazil potato sticks (Called "straw-potatoes" in Portuguese) are very popular and we have multiple types such as extra thin, medium, seasoned, spicy.... And one last thing, in Brazil, white rice is cooked with salt, onions, and garlic, not like Asian rice. Enjoy :)

Deborah

They are usually in the chip aisle at grocery stores. In cans, near the pringles!

Dori Rose

Wow… tried this on a whim one Sunday night. This was unique and delicious!!!! Two glasses of wine in and I’m having a moment. The potato sticks on top are a must.

a cook from Toronto

Very tasty. Hubby licked his plate! Used sour cream as I did not have heavy cream and liked the slight tartness. The potato sticks added texture but I didn’t think they were needed for flavour. A good way to stretch a large chicken breast. Cut the recipe in half for just the two of us. Used two Tbsp of tomato paste in half cup of water instead of sauce and left out the ketchup.

celia

Or Greek yougurt instead of the heavy cream...

Raquel

I still remember my mom cutting potatoes in julienne fashion and frying them in oil to serve along with the Stroganoff. Yum! At our home, the potatoes went on the side and perfectly portioned among all the kids, while dad would steal them from our plates just to create mayhem.

LIChef

I found the recipe good, but a little bland, and was wondering whether a healthy dollop of sweet or smoked paprika would make a difference (sort of like a paprikash).

Elizabeth

Any suggestions for a substitution for the mushrooms? Mot a fan of them in our house. but this sounds yummy!

Jana M

Growing up in Brazil, this was such a popular dish on Sundays. For those who do not like mushrooms, a substitute is hearts of palm. No need to sauté first, just add them by the end and let it cook for a while with the chicken.

KS

Pik-Nik is a very common brand of potato sticks but French's makes a version as well. Walmart sells the French's version, at least in Colorado.

Richard

Try a grocery store. Or Google "potato sticks near me."

John

Having spent 4-5 years in Brazil, this seemed to me to be one of those recipes where every family has their little twists. I tend to use half an onion, only a little garlic and paste instead of puree. I have even added olives. Goto a global market or Brazilian store and look for extra thin potato sticks!

Sandra

Would the similarly packaged crispy onions or crispy jalapenos be a good substitute for the potato sticks? Is it the crispy or the starchy that’s wanted?

John M.

I knew that as soon as I saw this recipe that I had to try, and I'm so glad I did. I thought that it was delicious! I made it as written, but did have to use 4 4oz. cans of button mushrooms packed in water, drained and then patted dry before cooking. Easy to prepare and real easy to eat. I even found the potato sticks and thought that they were indeed essential. Thanks so much, Mr. El-Waylly!

Christine Weber Kearney

For the cream, I used a large spoon of yogurt and then soy milk and milk. I used hamburger instead of chicken. This is definitely a repeater.

Lydia

More chicken, extra garlic, less mushrooms, over garlicky rice

TonyR

This is a nice, som sort of semi-sweet, chicken stew. But definitely NOT a Stroganoff. A true Stroganoff has somewhat tangy/sour taste to it. Which this recipe definitely has not.

Akshay & Yvette

Overall very nice but felt there was more cream than needed. I'd cut it in half next time....seems like it diluted the flavor and we ended up with more of a pink sauce than a red one. Glad we took the time to cook everything as long as suggested -- like the mushrooms. That helped with developing the flavor. Love the suggestion to add smoked paprika.

claraend

So much better when I don’t have Covid. Did 4 ketchup packets, mustard and worcestershire to sight.

Tandy

This was so good. The only thing I did differently was that I was unsure about simmering the chicken so I lightly sautéed it in a different pan. I'm sure it would have been fine otherwise, but it did work the way I did it. :)

Richard L.

Serving it with rice works. I just prefer rotelli noodles, buttered with a little salt and pepper. Also, when we were introduced to Brazillian Stroganoff, we were told that her family liked colorful vegetables added like red and green bell peppers and carrots.It is always a popular hit for a bigger group.

RDCollins

Excellent as written! Couldn’t find potato sticks, so i used lightly crushed potato chips, specifically the “double crunch” variety, which are thicker and crispier than regular chips, and they worked very well.

LMH

I added extra Dijon and smoked paprika and it was fabulous

dvdmgsr

I just made this using 1 lb of remnants of a two-day old grocery store chicken, mostly breast meat, which reduced the cooking time considerably. I also did half sour cream/half heavy cream. The outcome was somewhat pulled pork-like, and as it turned out. I made some leftover thaw and rose rolls to go with, and voila! Delicious on rice or roll, including the potato sticks! I would consider spicing it up a bit — I probably should have used some of the leftover horseradish sauce from Christmas Eve.

Laura

Agree with others to definitely add crushed red pepper and paprika. I thought it was good, but don’t know if I’d make again.

DennisD

It needs something to give it a little zing. Perhaps some dry sherry or lemon juice would do it for me.

David Craft

Thought about a handful of raisins in this?

Marg

This is probably going into regular rotation here. It's quick and easy, and it uses stuff we usually have on hand (except for the potato sticks -- but now that we have bought them and discovered that they're snackable, they'll probably be around more often). Might try it with sour cream at some point, just to see.

jim d.

Couldn’t find the crispy potato “stix” so I went with the crispy fried onions of green bean casserole fame. They were so good, don’t think I’d want to use anything else.

TraceyF

Potato sticks are also called shoestring potatoes and can be found in a bag in the chip aisle.

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Chicken Stroganoff  Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best substitute for sour cream in stroganoff? ›

Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative to the traditionally used sour cream in beef stroganoff recipes, so you can be confident that your family is getting a satisfying, healthy meal. Fresh dill and paprika will provide a sweet, slightly smoky garnish to top off the dish.

How do you make stroganoff less bitter? ›

Your dish has a bitter flavor

Fats and sweetness can help smooth the bitter corners of a dish, just like they make coffee taste less bitter. So add a spoonful of sugar, cream or butter to tame that bitterness.

How can I thicken my stroganoff? ›

First, in a separate bowl, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing equal parts of cornstarch (start with one or two tablespoons) and cold water. Ensure it's well mixed, aiming for a smooth consistency without lumps. Once your slurry is ready, slowly introduce it to the simmering stroganoff, stirring continuously.

What can I use in Stroganoff instead of Worcestershire sauce? ›

We always recommend sticking with the original recipe, as that will produce the best results. However, soy sauce is a 1:1 substitute, and the closest and most recommended substitute for Worcestershire sauce.

What does stroganoff contain? ›

Ingredients For Homemade Beef Stroganoff
  • Chuck or sirloin steak.
  • Yellow onion and garlic.
  • White or cremini mushrooms.
  • Beef broth, flour, and butter.
  • Fresh thyme.
  • Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
  • Sour cream.
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What can I use if I don't have sour cream? ›

If regular yogurt is all you can find, try straining it through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter to thicken it up.
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  • DIY Sour Cream. Erica Kastner/The Pioneer Woman. ...
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  • Mayonnaise. ...
  • Cottage Cheese.
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What is the closest thing to sour cream? ›

Yogurt is your best substitute for sour cream. Whether you're baking or making a dip or sauce, yogurt is a 1:1 sub. That means if your recipe calls for 1 cup of sour cream, you can replace it with 1 cup of yogurt. Full-fat Greek or natural yogurts work best, but low-fat or even nonfat can be used, too.

Is mayonnaise a good substitute for sour cream? ›

With a similar consistency to sour cream, mayonnaise makes for a great swap! It's delicious in recipes like potato salad or dips.

What can I add to stroganoff to make it taste better? ›

Egg Noodles: I always grew up eating stroganoff served over egg noodles, but rice, polenta, quinoa, zoodles or any other kind of noodles would also be delicious. Garnishes: Finally, feel free to sprinkle on some chopped fresh parsley as a colorful garnish. Plus I always like to add an extra twist of black pepper too.

What can I add to stroganoff for more flavor? ›

Quartered mushrooms and a combination of pearl onions and shallots give the finished dish a more interesting texture and flavor. Adding gelatin to the chicken stock gives it more body, letting the sauce come together more tightly to coat the meat and noodles.

Can you add sour cream to stroganoff without curdling? ›

Keep Stroganoff Sauce from Curdling

Temper the sour cream by adding a few teaspoons of the hot liquid from the pan—one tablespoon at a time—before adding the sour cream to the pan. Turn the stovetop down to low before adding the sour cream and give it a few minutes for the temperature in the pan to actually lower.

What if my stroganoff is too runny? ›

Pour flour-water mixture into saucepan with beef mixture. This will thicken very quickly! Add sour cream and stir until mixture is smooth. If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream.

How do you stop cream curdling in beef stroganoff? ›

Temper the cream first. Add a liitle bit of tomato sauce at a time to the cream until it is warm and then add it all back into the tomato sauce. This will keep it from curdling.

Is stroganoff supposed to be thick? ›

Great homemade beef stroganoff features a thick, flavorful sauce made with the help of a slurry of flour and broth. Bringing everything to a boil towards the end of your cook time really helps to thicken the sauce in our Classic Beef Stroganoff dish, while adding sour cream afterwards makes it deliciously creamy.

What does stroganoff taste like? ›

I think of beef stroganoff as having the warm comforting taste of a slow-cooked stew with the cooking style of a stir-fry. In this beef stroganoff recipe, thinly sliced beef is sauteed until just sealed, but still rare (and never chewy!)

Does stroganoff contain cream? ›

Steak stroganoff for breakfast on a weekday. I love my job. There are many versions of stroganoff, some using brandy, mustard, stock or crème fraiche. My recipe is a little simpler, with a base of double (heavy) cream and sour cream.

What is sour cream sauce made of? ›

Sour cream sauce ingredients

Sour creams vary by thickness, tanginess, and creaminess, so grab a brand that you love the taste of. garlic and onion powder – a small amount of garlic and onion powder stirred into sour cream is virtually indistinguishable, texture-wise, but it adds so much savoriness and flavor.

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