A black plate with a chicken stroganoff pasta. There is a salad behind.

Easy Chicken Stroganoff Pasta | Creamy One-Pan Chicken Dinner

By Rebecca St.Clair

This creamy chicken stroganoff recipe is rich, hearty, and incredibly easy to make. With juicy chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and that signature tang. This easy chicken stroganoff with sour cream is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for those looking for easy chicken recipes with mushrooms and creamy sauce.

A black plate with a chicken stroganoff pasta and a salad on the side.

This easy chicken recipe is a deliciously simple twist on a classic comfort dish. This dinner recipe is both simple and satisfying. This easy creamy chicken stroganoff pasta comes together in one pan with simple ingredients and big flavour. A one-pan chicken dinner recipe perfect for anyone searching for a quick chicken stroganoff for weeknight dinners or a comforting meal the whole family will love.

A black plate with a chicken stroganoff pasta and a salad on the side. There is more of the pasta in a pot to the side.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy – This recipe is made with simple ingredients and comes together in no time.
One-pot – Everything is cooked together in one pot for easy clean up.
Family-friendly – A creamy chicken pasta dish the whole family will love.
Full of flavour – Creamy, rich, with that signature tangy flavour.


A pot of chicken stroganoff pasta. There is a wooden spoon inside.

How to store easy chicken stroganoff pasta

Fridge

  • Let the stroganoff cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer to an airtight container or cover completely in plastic wrap.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating Tips (to keep it creamy)

Chicken stroganoff can thicken in the fridge, so:

  • Add a splash of milk, cream, or broth before reheating.
  • Heat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Stir halfway through to bring back that smooth, creamy texture.

Freezing

You can freeze it, but:

  • Cream-based sauces may separate slightly
  • Let the chicken stroganoff cool.
  • Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
  • Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
A black plate with a chicken stroganoff pasta. There is a woman holding a piece of the chicken on a fork.

Ingredients

Chicken – I used chicken breast for this recipe but boneless chicken thigh or shredded chicken will also work.
Butter – To fry the chicken and veggies.
Mushrooms – I used button mushrooms but you can use your favourite type of mushroom.
Onion – Flavour.
Garlic – Flavour.
Broth – I used chicken broth for this recipe.
Cream cheese – For a creamy and tangy sauce.
Sour cream – For the signature rich tangy flavour.
Pasta – Cooks in the sauce for the perfect one-pot meal.
Salt and pepper – Flavour.


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How to Make Easy Chicken Stroganoff Pasta

  1. Cut 2 chicken breasts into strips.
  2. Season the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large pot or Dutch oven on medium heat, add in 1 Tablespoon of oil and melt in 2 Tablespoons of butter.
  4. Fry the chicken strips in the butter, until cooked through on both sides.
  5. Once browned on both sides remove to a plate. You may need to do this step in batches.
  6. Add in 1 diced onion and fry in the butter until soft and just starting to colour, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add in 2 cloves of minced garlic and fry along with the onion until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  8. Add in 1/4 pound of sliced mushrooms and allow to cook down and brown with the rest of the vegetables.
  9. Cover and cook about 3 minutes or until browned and softened.

10. Stir in 3 cups of chicken broth and an 8oz package of softened cream cheese.

11. Break up the cream cheese and stir to form a creamy sauce.

12. Add back in the cooked chicken and a 12 oz package of pasta.

13. Stir this into the sauce.

14. Cook stirring occasionally for the time according to the pasta’s directions.

15. Once the pasta is tender, remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of sour cream.

16. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.

A black plate with a chicken stroganoff pasta. There is a salad behind.
Yield: 6

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This creamy chicken stroganoff recipe is rich, hearty, and incredibly easy to make. With juicy chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and that signature tangy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tablespoon oil 15 ml
  • 2 Tablespoons butter 30 g
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms 226 g
  • 3 cups chicken broth 750 ml
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened 225 g
  • 12 oz uncooked pasta (macaroni) 340 g
  • 1/2 cup sour cream 125 ml
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut 2 chicken breasts into strips.
  2. Season the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large pot or Dutch oven on medium heat, add in 1 Tablespoon of oil and melt in 2 Tablespoons of butter.
  4. Fry the chicken strips in the butter, until cooked through on both sides.
  5. Once browned on both sides remove to a plate. You may need to do this step in batches.
  6. Add in 1 diced onion and fry in the butter until soft and just starting to colour, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add in 2 cloves of minced garlic and fry along with the onion until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  8. Add in 1/4 pound of sliced mushrooms and allow to cook down and brown with the rest of the vegetables.
  9. Cover and cook about 3 minutes or until browned and softened.
  10. Stir in 3 cups of chicken broth and an 8oz package of softened cream cheese.
  11. Break up the cream cheese and stir to form a creamy sauce.
  12. Add back in the cooked chicken and a 12 oz package of pasta.
  13. Stir this into the sauce.
  14. Cook stirring occasionally for the time according to the pasta's directions.
  15. Once the pasta is tender, remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of sour cream.
  16. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 408Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 13gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 97mgSodium 651mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 2gSugar 5gProtein 20g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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