Creamy Bacon Mushroom Chicken Stroganoff 🍗✨

Absolutely! Let’s delve into the wonderful world of Chicken Stroganoff—a delightful creation born from the desire to revamp chicken into a dish that’s both comforting and elegant. 🍗✨

Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Overview:

• Name: Chicken Stroganoff
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 4

Description:

This Chicken Stroganoff recipe was born out of a quest to reimagine chicken in a deliciously satisfying way. 🤔🍽️ The preparation time excludes the delightful moments when the chicken gets to marinate, soaking up all those incredible flavors.

Ingredients:

Here’s what you’ll need to gather:

Instructions:

1. Marinating the Chicken:

   • Begin by combining your chicken strips with the seasoning salt, black pepper, garlic granules, and white wine Worcestershire sauce. Toss everything together until the chicken is well-coated.
   • Let this delightful mixture marinate in the refrigerator for a good 1 to 2 hours. During this time, make sure to give it a few tosses and turns to ensure all the flavors meld together beautifully.

2. Cooking the Bacon:

   • In a skillet, cook your bacon until it’s deliciously crisp. Once done, set the bacon aside, but don’t discard those precious drippings! You’ll want to keep about 2 tablespoons of them for the next steps.

3. Browning the Chicken:

   • Using the same skillet (with the bacon drippings, of course), cook your marinated chicken over high heat. Let it sizzle and brown to perfection.

4. Sauteing Onions and Mushrooms:

   • Once the chicken is beautifully browned, set it aside for a moment.
   • If needed, add a bit more olive oil to the skillet. Now, toss in your finely chopped onion and those lovely sliced mushrooms.
   • Saute these beauties over high heat until the onions turn beautifully transparent and the mushrooms release their juices, allowing most of it to evaporate into flavor heaven.

5. Adding More Goodness:

   • Pour in your low sodium chicken broth, finely minced fresh garlic, chicken bouillon granules, sweet paprika, basil (both fresh leaves and dried), and just a pinch of nutmeg.
   • Don’t forget about the bacon! Crumble it up and toss it into the mix. 🥓

6. Simmering and Thickening:

   • Cover this flavorful concoction and let it simmer away for about 10 minutes. This allows all those incredible flavors to meld together into a harmonious symphony.
   • Time to thicken things up! In a separate bowl, whisk together your flour with a bit of water until it forms a smooth paste.
   • Now, slowly strain this flour mixture into the simmering skillet, whisking continuously to avoid any pesky lumps.
   • Let everything simmer and bubble away for another 5 minutes or so, or until your sauce has thickened up beautifully.

7. Finishing Touches:

   • Ah, the pièce de résistance! Stir in your flat-leaf parsley for that burst of freshness and your low-fat sour cream for that creamy, dreamy finish.
   • Give everything a good stir until it’s smooth and luxurious. Taste and adjust with more black pepper and salt if needed. But remember, a little goes a long way!

8. Serving Time:

   • Now comes the exciting part—serving up this delectable Chicken Stroganoff!
   • Spoon this luscious creation over a bed of your favorite cooked pasta. The noodles will soak up all that creamy, flavorful sauce, creating a match made in culinary heaven.
   • Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for that final touch of elegance.

Enjoy the Delight:

Now, sit back, relax, and savor each delightful bite of this Chicken Stroganoff masterpiece. 🍽️✨ Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a special gathering with friends, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and comforting textures. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let’s get cooking! Cheers to good food and even better company! 🥂🍗