Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff

Name: Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Central & South America, Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound sliced fresh crimini mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 medium onion, quartered; 4 garlic cloves; 6 fresh oregano leaves; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons Goya Sazon with coriander and annatto; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 bay leaves; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; Hot cooked rice, for serving; Potato sticks or crushed potato chips, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Brazilian chicken stroganoff is a fun twist on a classic that's beloved by Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves, his Brazilian wife. It's a more heavily seasoned take on Russian stroganoff.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sliced fresh crimini mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves
6 fresh oregano leaves
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Goya Sazon with coriander and annatto
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 bay leaves
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Hot cooked rice, for serving
Potato sticks or crushed potato chips, optional

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushroom slices have released their liquid and are a rich brown color, 7-8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine onion, garlic, oregano and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; process until finely chopped. Add mixture to the pan; cook, stirring constantly, until the onion mixture is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir until it darkens in color, another 2-3 minutes. Stir in Sazon seasoning, heavy cream, vinegar, mustard, chicken and bay leaves; stir to coat. Simmer 10-15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat; let mixture sit in the hot pan for an additional 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves; discard.
Serve over hot rice; top with potato sticks or crushed potato chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 545 calories, 42g fat (22g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 819mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

Inspired by a holiday specialty made by Matthew McConaughey's wife, Camila Alves, this Brazilian chicken stroganoff recipe is quickly prepared and packed with flavor. —Suzanne Podhaizer, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

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