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Cheesy Chicken Stroganoff Bread Bowls (Easy Recipe)


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  • Author: Evelyn Marcella Rivera
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 Bread Bowls 1x

Description

This decadent twist on the classic stroganoff is loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and earthy mushrooms. Instead of serving it over noodles, we’re spooning that rich, cheesy sauce directly into a hollowed-out, toasty garlic bread bowl. It’s a show-stopping, crowd-pleasing, “I-can’t-believe-you-made-this” meal that is secretly easy to pull off.


Ingredients

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The Filling

  • 2 Large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 slices Streaky bacon, chopped
  • 1 Large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 Fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup Roasted red peppers, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups Baby spinach, finely chopped

The Creamy Stroganoff Sauce

  • 2 cups Thickened cream (or heavy cream)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

For Cooking & Serving

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 4 Small round garlic bread rolls (or crusty rolls)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • To taste Salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prep Bread Bowls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Slice the tops off the four garlic bread rolls. Gently hollow out the inside of the rolls to create “bowls,” leaving a thick enough wall to hold the sauce. Place the hollowed-out bowls and their tops on a baking tray.

  2. Cook the Bacon: Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook, stirring, until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving a small amount of fat in the pan.

  3. Cook the Chicken: Add the olive oil and butter to the same pan. Once the butter is melted, add the bite-sized chicken pieces. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside with the bacon.

  4. Caramelize Onions and Mushrooms: In the same pan, add the thinly sliced onions. Turn the heat to low and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes until soft, sweet, and caramelized. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, turn the heat up slightly, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are browned.

  5. Build the Creamy Sauce: Add the sliced roasted red peppers to the pan. Pour in the thickened cream, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika. Stir together and let it simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to thicken slightly.

  6. Add the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese. Keep stirring gently until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

  7. Combine and Wilt Spinach: Return the cooked chicken and crispy bacon to the skillet. Fold them into the creamy sauce. Add the finely chopped baby spinach and stir just until it wilts, about 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

  8. Fill and Bake the Bread Bowls: Carefully spoon the hot, cheesy stroganoff mixture into each of your hollowed-out garlic bread bowls. Sprinkle a little extra parmesan cheese over each one.

  9. Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until the bread is extra toasty and the filling is hot and bubbly.

  10. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the bowls with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve immediately with the reserved garlic bread tops on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Bread Bowls: When hollowing out the rolls, be sure to leave a thick enough wall (about ½ inch) so the bread bowl is sturdy enough to hold the creamy sauce without leaking.
  • Caramelize Onions: Cooking the onions on low heat for the full 10 minutes is key to developing a deep, sweet, caramelized flavor base. Don’t rush this step!
  • Melt Cheese: Add the cheeses on low heat. If the sauce is boiling, the cheese can separate or become grainy.
  • Spinach: The spinach will look like a lot, but it wilts down to almost nothing. Stir it in at the very end, just before filling the bowls.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing, Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 filled bread bowl
  • Calories: 850 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 1350 mg
  • Fat: 55 g
  • Saturated Fat: 28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
  • Trans Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 48 g
  • Cholesterol: 200 mg