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Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

May 4, 2022 by Carrie Tyler 3 Comments

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This Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff Recipe is an easy 30 minute dinner with a tomato based sauce, cream, and mushrooms all over rice.

Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff in a tomato-based sauce in a bowl over white rice with cilantro garnish and thin potato sticks on top. This is an easy 30 minute dinner with a tomato based sauce, cream, and mushrooms all over rice.

You might be saying, ‘well, that doesn’t look like Stroganoff’. And the truth is, that’s what I said too. It's not the brown-beef-and-mushroom-sour-cream-sauce version that my Mom always made in the midwest. But this, my friends, is Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff and it is delicious!

As we are moving to São Paulo, Brazil from Hoboken, NJ, I figured it was time to get my Brazil on! This Stroganoff, called Estrogonofe de Frango in Portuguese, is a popular Brazilian dish. My version is a quick 30 minute dinner!

Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff in a tomato-based sauce in a pot with cilantro garnish.  This is an easy 30 minute dinner with a tomato based sauce, cream, and mushrooms all over rice.

There are a few key differences vs. it’s Russian beef stroganoff cousin. Rather than beef broth and a brown mushroom sauce, it’s base is tomato sauce and chicken broth. I kept the mushrooms in my version, which I found in my research was in some, but not all Brazilian recipes. Then half and half (my variation on the traditional heavy cream) is added vs. sour cream to the sauce to give it that beautiful pink-orange color.

Finally, it’s served over rice rather than the egg noodles and garnished with potato sticks, or batata palha, on top!

Fork holding bite of Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff in a tomato-based sauce over a bowl with white rice with cilantro garnish and thin potato sticks on top. This is an easy 30 minute dinner with a tomato based sauce, cream, and mushrooms all over rice.

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Ingredients and Swaps

Fridge or Fresh Ingredients

  • Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless – You can swap in boneless skinless chicken thighs. I always have raw chicken breasts in the freezer as they can last up to 12 months if in an airtight container or packaging.
  • Yellow onion, medium – You need about a cup diced, so you can use large or small onions to get to this amount. Shallots or red onions will work as well.
  • Garlic Cloves, minced or 4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Mushrooms, sliced – Mushrooms are not necessary in the Brazilian version of Stroganoff, but I love them and they give a nod to the Russian version.
  • Dijon mustard – there is little spice or heavy seasonings added to this recipe, so it really needed some flavor added and dijon adds the perfect amount of tang and spice.
  • Half and half – You can use heavy cream in this recipe, as is what is typically used, but I wanted something a bit lighter, so I went with Half and Half.
  • Cilantro, chopped – This recipe was screaming for some bright flavor and since I adore fresh cilantro cooked into Slow Cooker Brazilian Black Beans, I thought to add them here too. You could use dried cilantro in a real pinch, but fresh is really the way to go here. If you don’t have or don’t like cilantro, you could use fresh parsley. However, since parsley doesn’t have much flavor, I would also consider adding oregano.

Pantry Ingredients

  • Olive Oil, Salt and Ground black pepper
  • Tomato sauce – you could also use pureed, crushed, or diced canned tomatoes.
  • Tomato paste – this adds depth of flavor, but you could leave it out if you don’t have it.
  • Chicken broth or stock – You can also use vegetable broth or stock.
  • Cornstarch – this is used as a quick and easy way to thicken the sauce just a bit.
  • Uncooked long grain rice
  • Potato sticks, or batata palha - These can be difficult to find at your local grocery store. If you cannot find any, you can get Batata Palha through Amazon. You can also sprinkle crushed potato chips on top.
All ingredients prepared in bowls on counter for Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff.  This is an easy 30 minute dinner with a tomato based sauce, cream, and mushrooms all over rice.

Simple Kitchen Equipment and Tools

I made this recipe in a dutch oven.

You could use any other soup pot or high sided pan or skillet.

For mincing garlic, I used a Garlic Press.

How to Prep for Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff

Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch bite-size pieces and sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper. Set it aside.

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Chop the cilantro and separate 2 tablespoons out for garnish.

Slice the mushrooms if they’re not already sliced.

Cooking Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff

Preheat a Dutch oven or high sided large pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, the mushrooms, and the onions. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until the mushrooms reduce by half and the onions start to turn translucent.

Mushrooms and onions cooking in a dutch oven for Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff.

Add the garlic and chicken and cook until the chicken is completely white, no longer pink on the outside, about 8 minutes (you can cover to speed up the cooking time to 4-5 minutes).

Chicken, mushrooms and onions cooking in a dutch oven for Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff.

Add the fresh cilantro, dijon mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Add according to taste. Once it begins boiling (takes about 2 minutes on med-high heat), reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the half and half or heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer over medium heat for a final 5 minutes so sauce can thicken.

Spoon scooping cooked Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff from a dutch oven.

Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Enjoy!

Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff in a tomato-based sauce in a bowl over white rice with cilantro garnish and thin potato sticks on top. This is an easy 30 minute dinner with a tomato based sauce, cream, and mushrooms all over rice.

What to Serve with Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff?

You can of course it this straight from a bowl. However, I love to serve it over a bowl of Brazilian Rice {with Onions and Garlic}. It also tastes great with egg noodles. Quinoa or mashed potatoes would also be terrific.

You could also add this Sauteed Kale with Bacon and Garlic {Couve a Mineira} for a nice green side dish.

And for dessert, how about Brigadeiros! Brazilian Chocolate Dessert Truffles?

Chicken Stroganoff Recipe FAQs

Can I make this Chicken Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker?

Yes, this can be made in the slow cooker! To do so, you can simply add all of the ingredients EXCEPT the half and half, rice, and reserved cilantro for garnish. Mix to combine and set the slow cooker to 6 hours or 8 hours, depending on your schedule. Add the half and half right at the end (Step 4).

Can I use chicken thighs in this stroganoff recipe?

You can use chicken thighs in this Chicken Stroganoff and I recommend sticking with boneless skinless thighs for easy prep and cooking. Consider the amount of thighs that you will need as well. Generally, I estimate 16 ounces or 1 pound of chicken for 4 servings. That will likely mean 5-6 boneless skinless thighs, depending on their size. The recipe instructions will be the same for thighs as the breasts.

Can I serve this Brazilian Stroganoff over noodles?

Traditionally, this Chicken Stroganoff is served over rice in Brazil. However, you can certainly serve it with egg noodles or even quinoa or other pasta.

Is this Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff Gluten Free?

This Stroganoff recipe is gluten free with the ingredients listed. However, as with any recipe that you find online, make sure that you double check all packaging ingredient labels to ensure that it does not contain gluten.

Can I make this Stroganoff ahead?

You can absolutely make this Chicken Stroganoff ahead! This dish reheats beautifully and is a great meal prep option for enjoying several days during the week! To reheat, you can place it in a microwave safe bowl and warm it for 1-2 minutes. Or you can place it back in a pot covered on the stove and warm it on medium heat. It will take about 10-15 minutes.

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Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff in a tomato-based sauce in a bowl over white rice with cilantro garnish and thin potato sticks on top. This is an easy 30 minute dinner with a tomato based sauce, cream, and mushrooms all over rice.

Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Carrie Tyler
This Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff Recipe is delicious and quick 30 minute dinner. It's a bit different from it's Russian cousin. It’s base is a garlic flavored tomato sauce with chicken broth, mushrooms, cilantro, and half and half to give the sauce that beautiful pink-orange color. It’s served over rice, which soaks up all of the delicious sauce.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 Yellow onion medium
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced or 4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8-10 oz Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 15 ounces Tomato sauce 1 can
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 2 cups Chicken broth or stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • ¾ cup Half and Half you can also use heavy cream
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 2 cups Uncooked Long Grain Rice

Optional

  • 1 cup Potato sticks, or batata palha I found Batata Palha through Amazon. You can also sprinkle crushed potato chips on top.

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch bite-size pieces and sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper. Set it aside.
    2 pound Chicken Breasts, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Chop the cilantro and separate 2 tablespoons out for garnish.
    1 Yellow onion, 4 Garlic Cloves, ½ cup Fresh Cilantro
  • Slice the mushrooms if they’re not already sliced.
    8-10 oz Mushrooms
  • Make the rice. Rinse the rice under water in a strainer until the water runs clear. Add to 4 cups of water with a pinch of salt and bring up to a boil. Turn the water down to a low simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
    2 cups Uncooked Long Grain Rice
  • Preheat a Dutch oven or high sided large pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, the mushrooms, and the onions. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until the mushrooms reduce by half and the onions start to turn translucent.
    2 tablespoons olive oil divided, 1 Yellow onion, 8-10 oz Mushrooms
  • Add the garlic and chicken and cook until the chicken is completely white, no longer pink on the outside, about 8 minutes (you can cover to speed up the cooking time to 4-5 minutes)
    2 pound Chicken Breasts
  • Add the fresh cilantro, dijon mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper according to taste. Once it begins boiling (takes about 2 minutes on med-high heat), reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
    1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard, 15 ounces Tomato sauce, 1 Tablespoon Tomato paste, 2 cups Chicken broth or stock, ½ cup Fresh Cilantro
  • Add the cornstarch to half and half or heavy cream and stir to dissolve the cornstarch. Then add to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer for a final 5 minutes so sauce can thicken.
    1 Tablespoon Cornstarch, ¾ cup Half and Half you can also use heavy cream
  • Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro and potato sticks. Enjoy!
    1 cup Potato sticks, or batata palha

Notes

  1. Can I make this Chicken Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker?  Yes, simply add all of the ingredients EXCEPT the half and half, rice, and reserved cilantro for garnish. Mix to combine and set the slow cooker to 6 hours or 8 hours, depending on your schedule. Add the half and half right at the end (Step 4).
  2. Can I use chicken thighs in this stroganoff recipe?  Yes, I recommend sticking with boneless skinless thighs for easy prep and cooking. Consider the amount of thighs that you will need as well. Generally, I estimate 16 ounces or 1 pound of chicken for 4 servings. That will likely mean 5-6 boneless skinless thighs, depending on their size. The recipe instructions will be the same for thighs as the breasts.
  3. Can I serve this Brazilian Stroganoff over noodles?  Traditionally, this Chicken Stroganoff is served over rice in Brazil. However, you can certainly serve it with egg noodles or even quinoa or other pasta.
  4. Is this Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff Gluten Free?  This Stroganoff recipe is gluten free with the ingredients listed. However, as with any recipe that you find online, make sure that you double check all packaging ingredient labels to ensure that it does not contain gluten.
  5. Can I make this Stroganoff ahead?  Yes, this dish reheats beautifully and is a great meal prep option for enjoying several days during the week! To reheat, you can place it in a microwave safe bowl and warm it for 1-2 minutes. Or you can place it back in a pot covered on the stove and warm it on medium heat. It will take about 10-15 minutes.
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  1. Mandy

    September 14, 2022 at 7:59 am

    I am going to rush out now and buy some chicken to try this! Will post back after I've tried it, but what could go wrong?!!

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  2. Mandy

    September 21, 2022 at 3:26 am

    5 stars
    OK, made this after my last comment and it was beyond delicious and so easy. Do try!

    Reply
    • Carrie Tyler

      September 27, 2022 at 5:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Mandy!! I'm so happy you liked it too.
      Take Care,
      Carrie

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