Description
A rich and creamy slow-cooked stroganoff featuring tender chicken, smoky bacon, and earthy mushrooms, finished with fresh herbs. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 slices smoked bacon, chopped
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in pan.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to deglaze the pan. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a slow cooker. Add the browned chicken and bacon. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and heavy cream. Stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve over egg noodles or rice. Garnish with chopped parsley and dill.
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. The stroganoff can also be made in an Instant Pot: sauté in the pot, then pressure cook on high for 10 minutes with natural release. Add cream after cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 38 g