This recipe is great for a weeknight. It's fast, simple to do, and inexpensive. You also can use up some leftover chicken (or turkey) to make it! The dish is nutritious comfort food. If you're diabetic, you can enjoy the stroganoff (in moderation, as with everything!), as it's low in fat and high in protein and fiber. The stroganoff has all the traditional tastes, except for the beef. Instead, this version uses leftover chicken, which keeps the hassle to a minimum and also keeps the dish considerably "lighter" in calories and fat than the original. Chicken stroganoff also is easy on the tummy while being full of flavor. Leftovers make great lunches. Enjoy!
Chicken Stroganoff With Whole-Wheat Noodles (Diabetic Friendly) -- Serves 4+
2-3 teaspoons of canola or olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
8 ounces of button mushrooms, chopped
1/4 teaspoon of salt, plus extra to taste
1/4 teaspoon of pepper, plus extra to taste
2 teaspoons of dried parsley
1 - 2 teaspoons of sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
2 - 3 cups of cooked, chopped chicken (or turkey)
2 cups of reduced sodium chicken broth or 2 teaspoons of chicken "Better Than
Bullion" and 2 cups of water
3 big handfuls (about 3 cups) of wide whole-wheat egg noodles
1/2 cup of light sour cream
Chopped parsley, optional
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, salt, pepper, parsley, paprika, and garlic powder and saute the mixture for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables soften and the mushroom release their liquid. Add to the skillet the chopped chicken, broth, and noodles and stir everything together. Bring the mixture back to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and partially cover the pan. Let the mixture cook, stirring it periodically, for about 10 minutes or until the noodles are done and have absorbed most of the liquid. Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream. Taste the stroganoff and a bit more salt and pepper if you think it's really necessary. Sprinkle the top of the stroganoff with some chopped parsley, if you'd like, and serve the dish from the pan for easy clean-up.
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