Description
A decadent twist on classic stroganoff, featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy cheese sauce, all served in warm, buttery garlic bread bowls for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 large round bread rolls (like sourdough or boule)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off the top of each bread roll and hollow out the center to create a bowl, leaving about 1/2-inch thick walls. Brush the inside and outside of the bowls with melted butter mixed with minced garlic. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
- Add olive oil to the skillet if needed, then add cubed chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, cooked chicken, and bacon. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Spoon the cheesy chicken and bacon stroganoff into the prepared garlic bread bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.