Description
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff with Wilted Spinach is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any dinner table. This dish features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce, enhanced by the subtle smokiness of crispy turkey bacon and the freshness of wilted spinach. Quick to prepare and incredibly versatile, it’s perfect for family meals or impressing guests on special occasions. Serve it over rice or egg noodles for a hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- Fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped turkey bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and brown chicken thighs seasoned with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (about 5 minutes per side).
- Reduce heat to medium; stir in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, then add chicken broth while scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Mix in softened cream cheese until melted and combined; add sour cream and stir until smooth.
- Return cooked turkey bacon to the skillet; gently fold in wilted spinach if desired, and serve warm over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg