Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff delivers classic Stroganoff flavors with the convenience of slow cooking. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1lb 4oz) chicken thighs, cubed: Season with paprika and pepper.
- 250g (9oz) cremini mushrooms, sliced: Release moisture for a rich sauce.
- 1 large onion (≈150g / 5oz), diced: Forms the aromatic base.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced: Adds savory flavor.
- 30g (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour: Thickens the sauce.
- 250ml (1 cup) low-sodium vegetable broth: Liquid base for the sauce.
- 150ml (⅔ cup) plain full-fat yogurt: Tangy and creamy element.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard: Adds tang and complexity.
- 1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika: Smoky flavor.
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) black pepper: Enhances flavors.
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt: Adjust to taste.
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil: For browning.
- 2 tbsp (30ml) parsley, chopped: Fresh garnish.
- 250g (9oz) egg noodles, cooked (optional): Traditional accompaniment.
Instructions
- Brown Chicken: Sear cubed chicken in olive oil until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Cook Mushrooms: Sauté sliced mushrooms until browned and liquid is released.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour, cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze & Simmer: Add broth, whisk, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Add chicken and sauce to slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Finish with Yogurt: Stir in room-temperature yogurt 15 minutes before serving.
- Prepare Noodles: Cook egg noodles (optional).
- Serve: Serve over noodles, garnish with parsley.
Notes
Browning the chicken and sautéing the vegetables beforehand adds depth of flavor. Ensure yogurt is at room temperature to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: slow cooker,chicken,mushroom,stroganoff,comfort food,easy,weeknight,dinner