Easy Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff for Family Dinner
This easy Brazilian chicken stroganoff recipe is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for busy family dinners. Combining tender chicken with a rich tomato and sour cream sauce, it offers traditional Brazilian flavors in a simple, accessible way. Ready in about 30 minutes, it makes a quick Brazilian dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup 240 ml ketchup
- 1 cup 240 ml sour cream
- 1/4 cup 60 ml heavy cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or green onion for garnish optional
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in ketchup, sour cream, and mustard until well combined and heated through. Add heavy cream if using for extra creaminess.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.