Here’s a rich, cozy, step-by-step recipe for exactly what you named:
🍗 Paprika Chicken Stroganoff
with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Wilted Spinach & Crispy Bacon
Serves: 3–4
Total Time: ~45 minutes
🥓 Crispy Bacon
Ingredients
- 5–6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove, drain on paper towels, then crumble.
- Reserve 1–2 tbsp bacon fat in the pan (for flavor!).
🍠 Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss sweet potatoes with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
- Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and tender.
🍗 Paprika Chicken Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- Salt & black pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprikas.
- Heat bacon fat (or olive oil) in a skillet over medium-high.
- Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onions until soft (5 minutes).
- Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over onions; stir.
- Slowly add chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Lower heat, whisk in sour cream and Dijon.
- Return chicken to pan and simmer 8–10 minutes until sauce is thick and creamy.
🥬 Wilted Spinach
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- Pinch salt
- Optional: splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Add spinach to a hot pan.
- Toss gently for 1–2 minutes until just wilted.
- Season lightly and finish with lemon juice.
🍽️ To Serve
- Plate sweet potatoes.
- Spoon paprika chicken stroganoff over or alongside.
- Add wilted spinach.
- Sprinkle with crispy bacon on top.
- Optional garnish: parsley or extra paprika.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Smoked paprika is key for cozy depth.
- Don’t boil after adding sour cream—keep it gently simmering.
- Chicken thighs = extra richness.