Description
Comfort meets elegance in this creamy chicken meatball stroganoff, a hearty dish blending Russian culinary traditions with modern home cooking. Rich, velvety sauce and tender meatballs promise a satisfying meal you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
- 1 egg
Breading and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt & pepper
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Cooked egg noodles
- Rice
- Mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings, and parsley. Form compact spherical morsels approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature. Sear meatballs until exterior turns golden brown and crispy, rotating to ensure even browning. Transfer to a separate plate.
- In the identical skillet, sauté diced onions and sliced mushrooms until they become translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Dust vegetables with flour, stirring continuously for 60 seconds to eliminate raw flour taste and create a roux-like foundation.
- Slowly incorporate chicken broth, whisking methodically to prevent lumps and create a smooth liquid consistency.
- Reduce heat to low, gently fold in sour cream, Dijon mustard, and paprika. Stir until sauce reaches a creamy, velvety texture.
- Reintroduce meatballs into the sauce, allowing them to simmer and absorb flavors for 6-8 minutes.
- Plate over preferred accompaniment like egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley for vibrant color and aromatic finish.
Notes
- Ensure meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use fresh ground chicken with moderate fat content to prevent dry meatballs and enhance flavor profile.
- Searing meatballs creates a delicious golden crust that locks in moisture and adds rich caramelized notes.
- Consider using gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for a low-carb alternative without compromising meatball structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg