Potatoes stewed with chicken and sour cream
2 servings
30 minutes
Potatoes stewed with chicken and sour cream is a cozy, rustic dish of Russian cuisine that warms the soul and evokes memories of family meals. The simplicity of the ingredients makes it accessible, while the harmony of flavors makes it indispensable in home menus. Tender chicken fillet infused with the aromas of onion, carrot, and mushrooms pairs perfectly with soft potatoes that absorb the rich sour cream sauce. This dish is valued for its nutrition and versatility: it is great for lunch or dinner and can be served with herbs, fresh bread, or pickles. Historically, stewed potatoes with meat were a favorite dish in Russian cuisine due to the availability of ingredients and the ability to keep one full for a long time. Today it continues to delight with its delicate taste and aroma.
1
Finely chop the onion. Grate the carrot on a coarse or fine grater — depending on personal preference.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
2
Heat vegetable oil (sunflower or olive, your choice) in a thick-bottomed pot. Add onion, carrot, and mushrooms to the pot and sauté over medium heat until everything is soft.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Canned mushrooms: to taste
3
Wash the chicken fillet and cut it into small cubes. Add the chicken meat to the pot with onions and carrots, cooking until the fillet turns white. Stir occasionally as the chicken pieces may stick together.
- Chicken breast fillet: 200 g
4
At this time, wash and peel the potatoes. Then cut them into small cubes or sticks. Boil water in a kettle. Then add the chopped potatoes to the pot with onions, carrots, mushrooms, and chicken, pouring boiling water until it covers the potatoes. There shouldn't be too much water. Stir. Cook until the potatoes are soft but not fully cooked.
- Potato: 5 piece
5
At this moment, add a few tablespoons of sour cream, salt, and spices. Simmer for a few more minutes until the dish is fully cooked.
- Sour cream: 3.5 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Condiments and seasonings: to taste
