Description
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff with Mushrooms combines tender chicken breasts with rich earthy mushrooms in a velvety plant-based cream sauce. This comforting and nutritious dish features smoked turkey bacon for a smoky crunch, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and fresh herbs, making it a family favorite suitable for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Sauces & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dairy & Texture
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and clean mushrooms with a damp cloth. Dice the onion and mince the garlic to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan for flavor.
- Sauté Onion, Garlic, and Mushrooms: Using the smoked turkey bacon fat, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are tender and have released their juices.
- Brown the Chicken: Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add chicken pieces. Brown evenly on all sides to lock in flavor.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent. Slowly pour in the plant-based cream while stirring constantly to thicken the sauce and combine flavors.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked smoked turkey bacon to the skillet, stir to combine everything, then lower heat and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve immediately, enjoying the rich and comforting dish.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and juicier texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure chicken browns well instead of steaming.
- Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth; avoid rinsing under water to maintain texture.
- Sauté onions and garlic slowly before mushrooms to develop deeper flavors.
- Stir constantly when adding plant-based cream to prevent curdling and maintain sauce smoothness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Stroganoff, Mushroom Stroganoff, Plant-Based Cream, Smoked Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Easy Dinner