Chicken with potatoes and mushrooms in creamy sauce

10 servings

80 minutes

Chicken with potatoes and mushrooms in creamy sauce is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine filled with warmth and depth of flavor. The combination of tender chicken meat, soft potatoes, and aromatic mushrooms creates a harmony of textures, while the creamy sauce adds tenderness and a slight tang to the dish. This dish not only satisfies but also gives a sense of home comfort, evoking memories of family gatherings. Stewed chicken with vegetables is a classic rooted in traditional Russian village recipes where ingredients are always simple and flavors rich and intense. An ideal choice for lunch or dinner that is easy to prepare and always delights. The sour cream sauce makes the dish especially tender and pairs excellently with the aroma of garlic and the light acidity of tomatoes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 230.9
• Proteins: 13.8g
• Fats: 13.6g
• Carbohydrates: 14.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 600 g
• Potato: 500 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 3 pc
• Champignons: 400 g
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Sour cream: 300 g
• Spices: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Pour oil into a duck pan, add 1-2 cloves of garlic to the oil, and sauté until a pleasant aroma arises. Immerse the previously chopped chicken into the heated oil, cover with a lid, and simmer until half-cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Chicken: 600 g

2. Grate the carrot. Chop the onion as you like (I sliced it into half rings). Then add it to the meat in the pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece

3. Cut the potatoes into cubes and immediately add them to the pot after the onions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g

4. Slice the champignons and sauté them in a pan. (I first sautéed pieces of ginger until fragrant, removed them, and then sautéed the mushrooms.) Set the sautéed mushrooms aside on a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 400 g

5. Peel the tomatoes, finely chop the flesh. Fry in a pan. If the tomatoes are not juicy, add a little salt and some tomato paste mixed with water. Add mushrooms to the mixture, simmer for a couple of minutes and transfer to a casserole.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Champignons: 400 g

6. Add salt, pepper, and 2-3 cloves of garlic to taste. Five minutes before it's done, add sour cream and, if necessary, dilute slightly with water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Spices:  to taste
   • Sour cream: 300 g