Description
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff with Smoky Bacon is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce, making it the perfect choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings. This recipe substitutes traditional bacon with turkey bacon, offering a smoky depth that enhances the overall flavor without compromising on taste. Served over fluffy white rice, each bite is comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 2 cups cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Set aside with the bacon.
- Sauté chopped onion in the remaining drippings until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add minced garlic and smoked paprika; cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir well. Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in sour cream and Dijon mustard until combined. Add back cooked chicken and turkey bacon, gently coating everything in the sauce.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for better flavor and texture. Adjust seasoning according to taste. Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking to enhance flavor melding.