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Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

Creamy Chicken Stroganoff is a comforting and savory dish that brings together tender chicken pieces in a luscious, creamy sauce. This recipe replaces traditional bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter touch while maintaining rich flavors. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings, this dish can be served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make meal that pleases both kids and adults alike.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts, cubed
  • 6 strips of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth while scraping any bits from the skillet. Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and crumbled turkey bacon until smooth.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mix well to coat in sauce, and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
  5. Serve hot over your choice of pasta or rice.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating vegetables such as mushrooms or spinach into the dish. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer for a few additional minutes to reduce further.