08/19/2026
Golden Chicken & Smoky Bacon Stroganoff in Velvety Cream with Caramelized Onions and Wilted Spinach
Recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, roasted and sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups baby spinach
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, for serving
Directions:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon for 5-7 minutes, until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the olive oil to the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Season the chicken strips with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden.
Add the roasted red pepper slices and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme.
Return the chicken and crispy bacon to the skillet. Simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream. Add the baby spinach and gently fold it into the sauce until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.
Spoon the creamy stroganoff over cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish generously with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 610 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
Golden Chicken & Smoky Bacon Stroganoff in Velvety Cream with Caramelized Onions and Wilted Spinach
Golden Chicken & Smoky Bacon Stroganoff in Velvety Cream with Caramelized Onions and Wilted Spinach
Golden Chicken & Smoky Bacon Stroganoff in Velvety Cream with Caramelized Onions and Wilted Spinach
