Creamy Chicken Stroganoff with Crispy Turkey Bacon and Wilted Spinach
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff with Crispy Turkey Bacon and Wilted Spinach is a comforting and rich dish that brings warmth to any dining table. This delightful meal features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a creamy sauce, enhanced by the addition of crispy turkey bacon and nutritious wilted spinach. It’s a versatile recipe perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, combining simple ingredients into an indulgent, yet easy-to-prepare dish. Serve it over your favorite pasta or rice, and watch it become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
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 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- Fresh spinach (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the chopped turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook in the skillet until browned on both sides. Remove and slice.
- Create the sauce by stirring in Dijon mustard and chicken broth; scrape up brown bits from the pan. Mix in softened cream cheese until melted.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet; add sour cream and stir well.
- Incorporate fresh spinach, cooking until wilted.
- Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg