Easy and Cheap Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Stroganoff:

• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 500 grams (1 pound) brown mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Fresh chopped parsley or chives, for garnish

For Serving:

• Egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.

2. Cook the Chicken:

   • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Cook the Vegetables:

   • In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, and cook until the mushrooms are browned and any liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.

4. Make the Sauce:

   • Stir in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, and cook for 1 minute. Add white wine (or chicken broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the wine reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.

5. Finish the Sauce:

   • Reduce the heat to low and stir in sour cream. Cook until the sauce is heated through, but do not let it boil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the Chicken Stroganoff over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives.

Tips and Information:

• Make Ahead: You can prepare the dish up to the point of adding the sour cream and refrigerate it for up to 2 days. Reheat gently and stir in the sour cream just before serving.
• Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add bell peppers, peas, or spinach to the filling for added flavor and nutrition.
• Sour Cream Substitute: For a lighter version, Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream. Add it off the heat to prevent curdling.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Chicken Stroganoff, perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week!