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

How do you make stroganoff less bland? ›

I suggest using a very flavorful broth or else your stroganoff will end up being bland. We use Better Than Bouillon to make our beef broth. Worcestershire Sauce & Dijon Mustard: Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard are added to the broth to add more dimension to the flavor.

What can I use in stroganoff instead of sour cream? ›

You can always use a plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I love the texture of sour cream in my beef stroganoff, but a greek yogurt would work great too.

How do you make stroganoff less bitter? ›

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.

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

Second, add some fresh ingredients - heavy cream, sauteed mushrooms and onions, etc. Finally, serve it over a good pasta - maybe egg noodles cooked in a chicken broth. Pasta need not be flavorless, relying only on the sauce for taste. Add a little red wine or wine vinegar, just a splash.

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.

What thickens stroganoff? ›

Cornstarch: Cornstarch is an ingredient that comes in handy if you want your sauce a little thicker. Sour cream: Full-fat sour cream is what we used, but feel free to substitute a lower-fat sour cream if you choose. However, some picky eaters will be able to tell the difference if you use a lower-fat sour cream!

Can you add sour cream to Stroganoff without curdling? ›

Sour cream can curdle if added directly to hot liquid. To prevent curdling, temper the sour cream by stirring a little of the hot liquid into it and then adding the warmed sour cream mixture to the pan. Buttered egg noodles (see below for details of our tasting) are the classic accompaniment to this recipe.

How do you thicken Stroganoff sauce? ›

Use one tablespoon cornstarch mixed with one tablespoon cold water (aka a cornstarch slurry) for each cup of medium-thick sauce. Thoroughly mix the cornstarch and water together, then pour into your sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

Is mayonnaise a good substitute for sour cream? ›

Mayo is a great sour cream substitute. It can be used as a 1:1 replacement in both baking and dips. You'll lose some of that tang that sour cream offers, but it still does a great job at adding moisture to baked goods. Plus, it's relatively the same texture as sour cream, which makes it a great sub in dips and sauce.

What cancels bitter taste? ›

Sweetness: From sugar, honey, fruits or otherwise, sweetness will counteract bitter and sour flavours. It can also be used to cut down the heat of a particularly spicy meal. Saltiness: Salt plays two very important roles in flavouring a dish. Firstly, it balances against bitterness.

Does stroganoff contain paprika? ›

Crumble in the stock cube and stir in the paprika and tomato purée. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the beef consommé, mushrooms and mustard. Bring to the boil then lower the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the volume of liquid has reduced by half.

How do you neutralize sour taste? ›

How Do You Neutralize Sour Taste in Food? If a dish is too sour, add a little bit of sugar! Sweetness balances out sour flavors, so if something makes your mouth pucker, a dash of sugar may help soften the blow of the sour food.

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? ›

No surprises there, sour cream sauce is simple and consists of: sour cream, spices, and a bit of milk to thin it out.

How do you thicken stroganoff sauce? ›

One way to thicken beef stroganoff is with flour or cornstarch. These are both common cooking ingredients that will help create an excellent thickening agent for beef stroganoff recipes.

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