Chicken Stroganoff

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1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion , finely chopped (1 cup)
2 garlic cloves , minced (2 tsp)
6 oz. cremini mushrooms , sliced
1 1/2 cups + 2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth , divided
4 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1/2 tsp paprika , plus more for serving
4 oz. cream cheese , cut into 6 pieces and softened
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Cooked Egg noodles or white rice for serving (not included in nutrition estimate)

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Dab chicken dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper, add to skillet in a single layer.
Let cook until chicken is cooked through in center and golden brown on exterior about 6 minutes, turning once halfway through. Transfer to sheet of foil and wrap to keep warm.
Melt 3 Tbsp butter in same skillet set over medium heat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes.
Add mushrooms and saute until reduced in size and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
Pour in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, thyme and paprika. Bring to a simmer and let simmer until chicken broth has reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile whisk together remaining 2 Tbsp chicken broth with cornstarch. Pour cornstarch mixture into mixture in skillet and let cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 30 seconds.
Reduce heat to medium-low, add cream cheese and cook and whisk until melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken to sauce and toss.
Serve warm over egg noodles or rice, sprinkled with parsley and more paprika if desired.

Sour cream can be used in place of cream cheese it just isn’t quite as flavorful.
If you’d like you can add 1/2 cup white wine in place of 1/2 cup of the chicken broth.
Neufchatel cheese can be used in place of cream cheese to cut a few calories.
For extra flavor you can stir in a teaspoon or two of dijon mustard or sprinkle finished dish with a little lemon zest.
If you’d like a little heat add cayenne pepper to taste.

Chicken Stroganoff#