Chicken Stroganoff
Chicken Stroganoff is a cozy and romantic take on the classic Beef Stroganoff. The dish is rich and creamy, combining tender chicken with a flavorful mushroom sauce. When prepared specifically for two, it's a more refined, personalized experience, with attention to detail that makes it feel special and indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 10 ounces chicken thighs no skin, no bones
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Stroganoff Sauce
- 2 ounces onion about 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces mushrooms quartered or sliced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/3 cup creme fraiche
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder and salt & pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet and add the chicken thighs. Cook for about 3/4 minutes, smooth side down. Turn and cook another 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a place. Keep warm.
- Add butter to same skillet and add garlic and onions. Cook until slightly soft and translucent.
- Add mushrooms to skillet and cook until mushroom become golden brown. Make sure to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Lower heat, add flower to the skillet and stir.
- Gradually add chicken broth and stir so it combines with the flour. Add creme fraiche, mustard, red bell pepper and paprika powder (NOTE 1)
- Bring to a simmer for about 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens. Add salt & pepper as needed.
- Add chicken thighs back into the skillet as well as juice from the plate. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes or until chicken thighs are done.
Notes
- The red bell pepper is added this late to preserve some of the crunch. If you like the bell pepper soft, add it together with the onion and garlic.
Nutrition
Calories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 32gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 389mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g