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This easy
chicken stroganoff
recipe is a comfort food classic with a tangy sour cream sauce, plenty of mushrooms, and tender chicken pieces. Itâs ready in just 30 minutes!
You may also like my
Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
or
Mushroom Stroganoff
.
Why youâll love it
If you enjoy
Beef Stroganoff
, chances are that youâll devour this irresistible version with juicy bites of chicken. Itâs one of those ultra cozy meals thatâs straightforward to make. The creamy mushroom sauce has that
signature hint of tanginess
in any good stroganoff sauce!
My key to making this dish extra delicious is making sure to
get a good sear
on the chicken, mushrooms, and onions
. The ingredients list in this simple chicken stroganoff recipe is fairly minimal, so youâll want to get plenty of that browned goodness for extra flavor.
What youâll need
Chicken
â weâre cutting up chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces
Garlic powder
â along with salt & pepper, itâll give the chicken itself tons of flavor
Flour
â it makes that irresistible crust on the chicken
Olive oil and butter
â for sautĂŠing
Mushrooms
â I use cremini (aka baby bellas)
Onion and garlic
â our tasty aromatics. I like sweet (Vidalia) onion here.
Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard
â to give this dish its signature savory taste. I
donât
recommend skipping these!
Chicken broth
â more savory flavor
Sour cream
â I definitely suggest using full fat for best flavor and texture
Pro Tip
You may need to turn the heat down at some point if the pan gets too hot/starts smoking, especially if youâre using cast iron. But you definitely want a hot pan to get a good sear!
How to make chicken stroganoff
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with garlic powder and salt & pepper, then dredge in flour. Heat up some of the oil, then working in two batches, cook the chicken. Transfer to a plate. Add the butter to the skillet, then the mushrooms and onions.
SautĂŠ until the water is released, cooked off, and everything is nicely browned (donât rush this step!). Stir in the Dijon, Worcestershire, and garlic. After a minute, stir in the broth and scrape up the browned bits. Return the chicken. Stir in the sour cream, heat through, and season with salt & pepper as needed.
Tools for this recipe
Check out Natashaâs favorite
kitchen essentials
, gadgets, and cookware!
I suggest using
tongs
to easily turn the chicken and a
splatter guard
to make clean-up easier.
An
instant read thermometer
is a handy, affordable tool to check that chicken is cooked through. Itâs so much easier than guessing and ending up with either undercooked or overcooked chicken. Chicken should be cooked to 165F in the middle.
Here is the
skillet
pictured.
Substitutions and variations
I
donât
recommend subbing the sour cream for something else. It adds the traditional tangy flavor and creaminess that stroganoff is famous for. Greek yogurt is likely to curdle due to the lower fat content, and it just wonât taste as delicious.
Try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce. My mom always did this with stroganoff sauce!
You can sub the cremini mushrooms with white mushrooms if you wish.
What to serve with chicken stroganoff
My mom always served
Mashed Potatoes
when she made me beef stroganoff, so that was my first go-to with this recipe, but
Buttered Egg Noodles
are a favorite too or even rice!
TheseÂ
Easy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
would go well too or
SautĂŠed Green Beans
. Steamed veggies would be delicious.
For a salad to round out the meal, try a Caesar salad with my
10-Minute Caesar Dressing
.
Leftovers and storage
Store any leftover stroganoff with chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat slowly over a low heat in a saucepan until warmed through.
I donât recommend freezing leftovers as the texture is liable to change.
If you tried this chicken mushroom stroganoff recipe, leave a star rating and review below! You can also tag me #saltandlavender on
Instagram
.
â˘
2
chicken breasts
â˘
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
â˘
Salt & pepper
to taste
â˘
Flour
for dredging
â˘
3
tablespoons
olive oil
divided
â˘
1
tablespoon
butter
â˘
8
ounces
cremini mushrooms
sliced
â˘
1/2
medium
onion
chopped
â˘
1
tablespoon
Dijon mustard
or more, to taste
â˘
1
tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce
or more, to taste
â˘
3
cloves
garlic
minced
â˘
2/3
cup
chicken broth
â˘
1/2
cup
full fat sour cream
Cut the chicken into 1" pieces. Sprinkle them with garlic powder and generously with salt & pepper, then coat each piece in flour.
Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in 2 batches so the pan isn't over-crowded and the chicken browns evenly. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook it for about 3 minutes/side or until cooked through (165F) & lightly browned (I flip it once using tongs to make it easy). The second batch tends to cook a bit faster because the pan gets hotter (you may need to turn the heat down a bit). For the second batch, I add another tablespoon of olive oil because the pan goes dry. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
Add the butter to the pan and let it melt, then add the mushrooms and onions. SautĂŠ for 6-8 minutes or until their water has been released, cooks off, and the mushrooms get a nice sear.
Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Cook for about a minute.
Add in the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken back in and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the sour cream and let it heat through for about a minute or so (don't let it bubble too much or there's a chance it'll curdle). Season with more salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Recipe update 6/27/2021: I upped the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce quantities from the original recipe based on reader feedback.
Calories:
345
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
9
g
,
Protein:
27
g
,
Fat:
22
g
,
Saturated Fat:
7
g
,
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
,
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
,
Trans Fat:
1
g
,
Cholesterol:
95
mg
,
Sodium:
411
mg
,
Potassium:
790
mg
,
Fiber:
1
g
,
Sugar:
3
g
,
Vitamin A:
308
IU
,
Vitamin C:
7
mg
,
Calcium:
64
mg
,
Iron:
1
mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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# Creamy Chicken Stroganoff
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Jul 09, 2020, Updated Feb 24, 2026
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This easy **chicken stroganoff** recipe is a comfort food classic with a tangy sour cream sauce, plenty of mushrooms, and tender chicken pieces. Itâs ready in just 30 minutes\!
You may also like my [Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff](https://www.saltandlavender.com/ground-beef-stroganoff/) or [Mushroom Stroganoff](https://www.saltandlavender.com/mushroom-stroganoff/).

## Why youâll love it
If you enjoy [Beef Stroganoff](https://www.saltandlavender.com/beef-stroganoff/), chances are that youâll devour this irresistible version with juicy bites of chicken. Itâs one of those ultra cozy meals thatâs straightforward to make. The creamy mushroom sauce has that **signature hint of tanginess** in any good stroganoff sauce\!
My key to making this dish extra delicious is making sure to **get a good sear** **on the chicken, mushrooms, and onions**. The ingredients list in this simple chicken stroganoff recipe is fairly minimal, so youâll want to get plenty of that browned goodness for extra flavor.
## What youâll need
- **Chicken** â weâre cutting up chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces
- **Garlic powder** â along with salt & pepper, itâll give the chicken itself tons of flavor
- **Flour** â it makes that irresistible crust on the chicken
- **Olive oil and butter** â for sautĂŠing
- **Mushrooms** â I use cremini (aka baby bellas)
- **Onion and garlic** â our tasty aromatics. I like sweet (Vidalia) onion here.
- **Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard** â to give this dish its signature savory taste. I *donât* recommend skipping these\!
- **Chicken broth** â more savory flavor
- **Sour cream** â I definitely suggest using full fat for best flavor and texture


## Pro Tip
You may need to turn the heat down at some point if the pan gets too hot/starts smoking, especially if youâre using cast iron. But you definitely want a hot pan to get a good sear\!
## How to make chicken stroganoff
*This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.*


Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with garlic powder and salt & pepper, then dredge in flour. Heat up some of the oil, then working in two batches, cook the chicken. Transfer to a plate. Add the butter to the skillet, then the mushrooms and onions.


SautĂŠ until the water is released, cooked off, and everything is nicely browned (donât rush this step!). Stir in the Dijon, Worcestershire, and garlic. After a minute, stir in the broth and scrape up the browned bits. Return the chicken. Stir in the sour cream, heat through, and season with salt & pepper as needed.
## Tools for this recipe
*Check out Natashaâs favorite [kitchen essentials](https://www.amazon.com/shop/saltandlavender), gadgets, and cookware\!*
- I suggest using [tongs](https://amzn.to/2ObOG3e) to easily turn the chicken and a [splatter guard](https://amzn.to/2ZWVY0x) to make clean-up easier.
- An [instant read thermometer](https://amzn.to/4gIGXpD) is a handy, affordable tool to check that chicken is cooked through. Itâs so much easier than guessing and ending up with either undercooked or overcooked chicken. Chicken should be cooked to 165F in the middle.
- Here is the [skillet](https://amzn.to/4dr6Zed) pictured.
## Substitutions and variations
- I *donât* recommend subbing the sour cream for something else. It adds the traditional tangy flavor and creaminess that stroganoff is famous for. Greek yogurt is likely to curdle due to the lower fat content, and it just wonât taste as delicious.
- Try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce. My mom always did this with stroganoff sauce\!
- You can sub the cremini mushrooms with white mushrooms if you wish.


## What to serve with chicken stroganoff
- My mom always served [Mashed Potatoes](https://www.saltandlavender.com/easy-garlic-mashed-potatoes/) when she made me beef stroganoff, so that was my first go-to with this recipe, but [Buttered Egg Noodles](https://www.saltandlavender.com/garlic-butter-noodles/) are a favorite too or even rice\!
- These [Easy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots](https://www.saltandlavender.com/roasted-potatoes-and-carrots/) would go well too or [SautĂŠed Green Beans](https://www.saltandlavender.com/sauteed-green-beans/). Steamed veggies would be delicious.
- For a salad to round out the meal, try a Caesar salad with my [10-Minute Caesar Dressing](https://www.saltandlavender.com/easy-caesar-salad-dressing-10-minutes-no-blender/).
## Leftovers and storage
- Store any leftover stroganoff with chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat slowly over a low heat in a saucepan until warmed through.
- I donât recommend freezing leftovers as the texture is liable to change.
## More easy chicken recipes
- [Creamy Mushroom Chicken](https://www.saltandlavender.com/creamy-mushroom-chicken/)
- [Easy Chicken Stew](https://www.saltandlavender.com/easy-chicken-stew/)
- [Mozzarella Mushroom White Wine Chicken](https://www.saltandlavender.com/mozzarella-mushroom-white-wine-chicken/)
- [Creamy Garlic Chicken](https://www.saltandlavender.com/creamy-garlic-chicken/)
- [Easy Chicken Marsala](https://www.saltandlavender.com/chicken-in-a-mushroom-and-marsala-sauce/)


If you tried this chicken mushroom stroganoff recipe, leave a star rating and review below! You can also tag me \#saltandlavender on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/saltandlavender/).


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## Chicken Stroganoff
By [Natasha Bull](https://www.saltandlavender.com/about/)
This easy **chicken stroganoff** recipe is a comfort food classic with a tangy sour cream sauce, plenty of mushrooms, and tender chicken pieces. It's ready in just 30 minutes\!
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Total: 30 minutes mins
Servings: 4
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- â˘
2 chicken breasts
- â˘
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- â˘
Salt & pepper to taste
- â˘
Flour for dredging
- â˘
3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- â˘
1 tablespoon butter
- â˘
8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- â˘
1/2 medium onion chopped
- â˘
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or more, to taste
- â˘
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or more, to taste
- â˘
3 cloves garlic minced
- â˘
2/3 cup chicken broth
- â˘
1/2 cup full fat sour cream
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### Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1" pieces. Sprinkle them with garlic powder and generously with salt & pepper, then coat each piece in flour.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in 2 batches so the pan isn't over-crowded and the chicken browns evenly. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook it for about 3 minutes/side or until cooked through (165F) & lightly browned (I flip it once using tongs to make it easy). The second batch tends to cook a bit faster because the pan gets hotter (you may need to turn the heat down a bit). For the second batch, I add another tablespoon of olive oil because the pan goes dry. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
- Add the butter to the pan and let it melt, then add the mushrooms and onions. SautĂŠ for 6-8 minutes or until their water has been released, cooks off, and the mushrooms get a nice sear.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Cook for about a minute.
- Add in the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken back in and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the sour cream and let it heat through for about a minute or so (don't let it bubble too much or there's a chance it'll curdle). Season with more salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
### Notes
- Recipe update 6/27/2021: I upped the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce quantities from the original recipe based on reader feedback.
### Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 411mg, Potassium: 790mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 308IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 1mg
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## 487 Comments
1. **Tracy Kugi** says:
March 26, 2026 at 7:45 PM
I have only made beef stroganoff, this was my first time making a chicken stroganoff . The sauce was so delicious!!!! Having the chicken coated in the four made for such a nice texture on the chicken. I served with the your roasted potatoes and carrots. Next time ( and there will be a next time!!) I will try mashed potatoes or the butter noodles you also suggested. I will be definitely making this again. So good!!\!
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1. **Natasha** says:
March 28, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Thank you!! đ
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2. **Montana** says:
March 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

love this recipe!!! ive made it several times, and it just gets better each time. any suggestions to adapt to a slow.cooker version?
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1. **Natasha** says:
March 16, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Hi! Iâm so glad you like it!! Sorry â this one would be really hard for me to guess without testing on how to do it in the slow cooker.
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3. **Tomy** says:
March 11, 2026 at 7:34 AM

Can I substitute the Worcestershire sauce with soy sauce as my husband is allergic to anchovies? Or do you have other suggestions
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1. **Natasha** says:
March 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Hmmmmm I am not sure if soy sauce would have the desired effect. This is a tricky one to sub to get the flavors quite right. You could see how it goes. I donât really have a better alternative suggestion to soy sauce, unfortunately. Let me know how it goes\!
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2. **Chicago mom** says:
April 1, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Tomy I have substituted A-1 steak sauce in some recipes for worcestshire sauce due to allergies. I havenât tried this specific recipe though
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This easy **chicken stroganoff** recipe is a comfort food classic with a tangy sour cream sauce, plenty of mushrooms, and tender chicken pieces. Itâs ready in just 30 minutes\!
You may also like my [Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff](https://www.saltandlavender.com/ground-beef-stroganoff/) or [Mushroom Stroganoff](https://www.saltandlavender.com/mushroom-stroganoff/).

## Why youâll love it
If you enjoy [Beef Stroganoff](https://www.saltandlavender.com/beef-stroganoff/), chances are that youâll devour this irresistible version with juicy bites of chicken. Itâs one of those ultra cozy meals thatâs straightforward to make. The creamy mushroom sauce has that **signature hint of tanginess** in any good stroganoff sauce\!
My key to making this dish extra delicious is making sure to **get a good sear** **on the chicken, mushrooms, and onions**. The ingredients list in this simple chicken stroganoff recipe is fairly minimal, so youâll want to get plenty of that browned goodness for extra flavor.
## What youâll need
- **Chicken** â weâre cutting up chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces
- **Garlic powder** â along with salt & pepper, itâll give the chicken itself tons of flavor
- **Flour** â it makes that irresistible crust on the chicken
- **Olive oil and butter** â for sautĂŠing
- **Mushrooms** â I use cremini (aka baby bellas)
- **Onion and garlic** â our tasty aromatics. I like sweet (Vidalia) onion here.
- **Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard** â to give this dish its signature savory taste. I *donât* recommend skipping these\!
- **Chicken broth** â more savory flavor
- **Sour cream** â I definitely suggest using full fat for best flavor and texture

## Pro Tip
You may need to turn the heat down at some point if the pan gets too hot/starts smoking, especially if youâre using cast iron. But you definitely want a hot pan to get a good sear\!
## How to make chicken stroganoff
*This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.*

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with garlic powder and salt & pepper, then dredge in flour. Heat up some of the oil, then working in two batches, cook the chicken. Transfer to a plate. Add the butter to the skillet, then the mushrooms and onions.

SautĂŠ until the water is released, cooked off, and everything is nicely browned (donât rush this step!). Stir in the Dijon, Worcestershire, and garlic. After a minute, stir in the broth and scrape up the browned bits. Return the chicken. Stir in the sour cream, heat through, and season with salt & pepper as needed.
## Tools for this recipe
*Check out Natashaâs favorite [kitchen essentials](https://www.amazon.com/shop/saltandlavender), gadgets, and cookware\!*
- I suggest using [tongs](https://amzn.to/2ObOG3e) to easily turn the chicken and a [splatter guard](https://amzn.to/2ZWVY0x) to make clean-up easier.
- An [instant read thermometer](https://amzn.to/4gIGXpD) is a handy, affordable tool to check that chicken is cooked through. Itâs so much easier than guessing and ending up with either undercooked or overcooked chicken. Chicken should be cooked to 165F in the middle.
- Here is the [skillet](https://amzn.to/4dr6Zed) pictured.
## Substitutions and variations
- I *donât* recommend subbing the sour cream for something else. It adds the traditional tangy flavor and creaminess that stroganoff is famous for. Greek yogurt is likely to curdle due to the lower fat content, and it just wonât taste as delicious.
- Try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce. My mom always did this with stroganoff sauce\!
- You can sub the cremini mushrooms with white mushrooms if you wish.

## What to serve with chicken stroganoff
- My mom always served [Mashed Potatoes](https://www.saltandlavender.com/easy-garlic-mashed-potatoes/) when she made me beef stroganoff, so that was my first go-to with this recipe, but [Buttered Egg Noodles](https://www.saltandlavender.com/garlic-butter-noodles/) are a favorite too or even rice\!
- These [Easy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots](https://www.saltandlavender.com/roasted-potatoes-and-carrots/) would go well too or [SautĂŠed Green Beans](https://www.saltandlavender.com/sauteed-green-beans/). Steamed veggies would be delicious.
- For a salad to round out the meal, try a Caesar salad with my [10-Minute Caesar Dressing](https://www.saltandlavender.com/easy-caesar-salad-dressing-10-minutes-no-blender/).
## Leftovers and storage
- Store any leftover stroganoff with chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat slowly over a low heat in a saucepan until warmed through.
- I donât recommend freezing leftovers as the texture is liable to change.

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2 chicken breasts
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Flour for dredging
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3 tablespoons olive oil divided
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1 tablespoon butter
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
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1/2 medium onion chopped
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or more, to taste
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or more, to taste
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3 cloves garlic minced
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2/3 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- Cut the chicken into 1" pieces. Sprinkle them with garlic powder and generously with salt & pepper, then coat each piece in flour.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in 2 batches so the pan isn't over-crowded and the chicken browns evenly. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook it for about 3 minutes/side or until cooked through (165F) & lightly browned (I flip it once using tongs to make it easy). The second batch tends to cook a bit faster because the pan gets hotter (you may need to turn the heat down a bit). For the second batch, I add another tablespoon of olive oil because the pan goes dry. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
- Add the butter to the pan and let it melt, then add the mushrooms and onions. SautĂŠ for 6-8 minutes or until their water has been released, cooks off, and the mushrooms get a nice sear.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Cook for about a minute.
- Add in the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken back in and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the sour cream and let it heat through for about a minute or so (don't let it bubble too much or there's a chance it'll curdle). Season with more salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
- Recipe update 6/27/2021: I upped the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce quantities from the original recipe based on reader feedback.
Calories: 345kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 411mg, Potassium: 790mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 308IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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