Solo Chicken Breast A La Stroganoff Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥘 Servings: 1
Description:
Stroganoff Style Chicken, a delightful main course tailored for one but easily scalable to serve two when paired with complementary side dishes. The key lies in the careful preparation of the chicken breast, ensuring it is cooked whole and allowed to rest before being sliced. Feel free to experiment with spices and quantities as cooking is truly a creative sport!
Ingredients:
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 mushrooms
- 1/4 onion
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Nutmeg, to taste
- Dried thyme, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions:
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Prepare Noodles:
- Begin by cooking the noodles in 2 quarts of salted water according to package instructions.
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Season Chicken Breast:
- Take the thawed chicken breast and generously season both sides with salt and black pepper. Lightly coat with a drizzle of olive oil.
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Cook Chicken:
- Heat a deep pan, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Place the seasoned chicken breast in the pan and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. Once cooked, set aside and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
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Saute Onions and Mushrooms:
- In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Saute the sliced onion and mushrooms until they are tender and caramelized.
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Prepare Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream with the liquid from the mushroom can (about 1/4 cup). Season with a pinch of nutmeg and dried thyme.
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Create Creamy Sauce:
- Once the onions and mushrooms are cooked, sprinkle the flour into the pan and stir well to combine. Pour in the sour cream mixture and continue stirring until a creamy sauce forms. If the sauce appears too thick, gradually add small amounts of water from the pasta pot to achieve the desired consistency.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Once the pasta is cooked al dente (approximately 8 minutes), drain it and add it directly to the sauce in the pan. Add the cooked chicken breast pieces as well, and gently stir everything together until evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Plate the Solo Chicken Breast A La Stroganoff alongside a vibrant green vegetable salad for a well-rounded meal bursting with flavor and satisfaction.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 683
- Fat: 40.8g
- Saturated Fat: 17.7g
- Cholesterol: 156.2mg
- Sodium: 783.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 42.3g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3.7g
- Protein: 37.6g
Tips and Variations:
- For added richness, you can use heavy cream instead of sour cream.
- Experiment with different types of mushrooms for varied flavors and textures.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives before serving.
- Serve with your favorite type of pasta or rice for a satisfying meal.
- To make it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra savory touch.
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning blend to suit your taste preferences, adding garlic powder, paprika, or onion powder for additional depth of flavor.
