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Looking down at a creamy chicken stroganoff with mushrooms, topped with a sprinkle of arrowroot starch.

Chicken Stroganoff

Creamy chicken stroganoff with mushrooms in a coconut cream sauce, ready in 20 minutes. AIP-friendly and gluten-free.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, divided (omit for AIP)
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Coat Chicken Cubes:

    In a bowl, mix arrowroot starch with half the salt and half the pepper. Add chicken cubes and coat evenly.
  • Cook Chicken Pieces:

    Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, flipping regularly, for 3-4 minutes per side until done. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté Onion and Garlic:

    In the same skillet (add extra oil if necessary), sauté onion and garlic until the onion turns clear.
  • Cook Sliced Mushrooms:

    Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
  • Simmer Creamy Sauce:

    Pour in chicken broth, coconut cream, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, the remaining salt and pepper, and the cooked chicken. Stir well. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with extra salt if desired.
  • Garnish and Serve:

    Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve over mashed sweet potato, gluten-free pasta, or vegetable noodles.
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