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Turkey Stroganoff

Published: Nov 12, 2021 · Modified: Jan 25, 2025 by Brooke Fajcz · As an Amazon Influencer, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Turkey stroganoff is a fantastic way to use up leftovers.  This recipe is loaded with flavorful ingredients like garlic, onion, mushrooms, thyme and savory, but keep reading to find out the secret ingredient. 

Looking for other delicious ways to use up leftover turkey? Try these turkey cranberry mini pies and this turkey à la king.

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  • Why This Recipe Works
  • Ingredients
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  • How to Make Turkey Stroganoff
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  • Expert Tips
  • Other Turkey Recipes You'll Love
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Why This Recipe Works

  • It cleverly uses up leftover turkey gravy by reducing it to intensify its flavor.
  • A combination of both white and dark meat is used for the best flavor.
  • The mushrooms are sautéed in butter by themselves so the pan isn't overcrowded and their high water content can cook down.

Ingredients

glass bowls filled with ingredients for turkey stroganoff

There aren't many ingredients in this simple turkey stroganoff, but let's talk about the most important ones.

  • Secret Ingredient: Leftover gravy! It adds a rich flavor that will really take this dish to the next level.
  • Leftover Turkey: If possible, use a blend of white and dark meat for lots of flavor.
  • Sour Cream: Instead of using milk or cream to make the sauce creamy, we add sour cream at the end. It's a delightful twist on this classic dish!

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations

  • If you prefer to use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, it will still taste amazing.
  • If you have leftover roast chicken, use this instead of turkey.

How to Make Turkey Stroganoff

person stirring sauteed mushrooms and garlic
  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, sauté the mushrooms in melted butter for a few minutes. (image 1)
  2. Add the onion and cook for a few more minutes until it's soft, then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. (image 2)
pot of gravy with a pan of sauteed mushrooms and spices
  1. Warm up the leftover gravy over medium low heat for a few minutes, then reduce to low heat and let the gravy cook until it has reduced to intensify the flavor.  (Don't have leftover gravy?  Use our flavorful giblet gravy recipe for your secret ingredient.  Don't have giblets? Just omit them.) (image 3)
  2. In the large skillet, reduce the heat to medium, then add the reduced gravy and spices to the mushroom mixture. (image 4)
adding shredded turkey to the pan of stroganoff
  1. Stir until well blended. (image 5)
  2. Stir in the chopped meat, then pour in chicken stock to thin the sauce. (image 6)
stirring the sour cream into the stroganoff
  1. Remove from the heat, and add the sour cream. (image 7)
  2. Mix in the sour cream until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more thyme, salt or pepper as desired. (image 8)
white plate of turkey stroganoff with two forks
  1. Serve over hot egg noodles.  Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. (image 9)

Recipe FAQs

What can I use instead of cream in stroganoff?

Greek yogurt is a healthy substitute for the traditional choice of sour cream.

Why is it called stroganoff?

This dish is named after the Stroganovs, an important Russian family. According to legend, French chefs working for the Stroganovs invented the dish, but since variations of stroganoff already existed, they were the ones who tweaked it be what it is today.

How do you fix bland stroganoff?

Add more spices to taste, stir in some extra sour cream or yogurt, and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve over buttered noodles for extra flavor.

What nationality is stroganoff?

It's a Russian dish, but was refined by the French chefs working for the Stroganov family in Russia. Its popularity has spread throughout the world, and is an especially well-loved dish in the United States.

Serve

Turkey stroganoff is traditionally served over egg noodles, but if you need it low carb, serve it over zucchini noodles or Chipotle cauliflower rice.

To round out your meal, serve the stroganoff with our copycat Chick-fil-A side salad, Japanese milk bread rolls, roasted sweet potatoes with cranberries, and homemade giardiniera (pickled vegetables).

holding a spoonful of turkey stroganoff.

Expert Tips

  • Don't have leftover turkey?  Use ground turkey or roasted chicken instead.
  • Want to make it low carb?  Serve over spaghetti squash or zucchini noddles.
  • Don't have leftover gravy?  Make some with equal parts butter and flour and chicken stock and spices.

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Recipe

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Turkey Stroganoff

Creamy turkey stroganoff is an easy weeknight meal for families and kids.  In under one hour, you can serve this simple comfort food for dinner tonight.  It’s great for using up turkey leftover and gravy from Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Make it in your skillet and serve over noodles for a winning dinner every time.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 504kcal
Author: Brooke & Emma

Ingredients
 

For the Stroganoff Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 cup flavorful turkey gravy, reduced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon ground savory
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups shredded turkey, a mixture of white and dark
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken stock

For the Egg Noodles

  • 6 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Garnish

  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup freshly chopped parsley
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Instructions

  • Reduce the leftover gravy by boiling it down to intensify the flavor. 
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Sauté the mushrooms for 4 minutes, then add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the gravy and spices to the mushroom mixture, then add the shredded turkey.  Stir in the chicken stock a little at a time to thin the sauce.  Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream until well mixed. If needed, adjust the seasonings by adding more salt, pepper, or thyme to taste.
  • Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil, then add the wide egg noodles and cook according to package directions.  Drain the noodles, then toss them with a little olive oil or butter so they don't stick together.
  • Spoon ⅔ cup of sauce over a pile of egg noodles.  Serve warm.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for additional flavor and color. 

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Notes

  • Use ground turkey or roasted chicken if you don't have leftover turkey.
  • Serve over spaghetti squash or zucchini noddles if you want to make it low carb.
  • Make gravy with equal parts butter and flour then add chicken stock and spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 31g (10%)Protein: 32g (64%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 152mg (51%)Sodium: 481mg (21%)Potassium: 608mg (17%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 1037IU (21%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 167mg (17%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.

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  1. Alex

    November 30, 2021 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    Mushrooms are not my favorite, but I still like this dish. The turkey is soft and juicy. The sauce is creamy and flavorful. This is a really nice turkey dish! ❤🍗

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    • Emma

      November 30, 2021 at 9:31 am

      I'm glad that you enjoy the stroganoff even though it is made with mushrooms, Alex! Thanks for your kind review!

      Reply
  2. Ellen

    January 14, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    Great recipe! Different iteration of a favorite dish and always interested in trying new methods. This one's a keeper. Didn't have enough sour cream so added half and half. Made an attempt at some mushroom gravy since we didn't have any turkey gravy. Didn't quite make enough but it certainly added some great flavor.

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    • Emma

      January 16, 2020 at 6:20 am

      Thank you, Ellen! Gravy really does add more flavor to the stroganoff. We’re so glad that you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
  3. Beth

    October 12, 2019 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    This stroganoff is very creamy and smooth. The turkey adds some flavour and the pasta is great.

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