Romanian-Style Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stew

Romanian-Style Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stew

Indulge in this classic Romanian-style Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stew (Ciulama) that combines tender chicken with earthy mushrooms in a luscious, creamy sauce. Enjoy it with a side of polenta, and watch as your family delights in every bite. Customize the creaminess by choosing between sour cream or heavy cream to suit your taste and preferences.

 

Ingredients

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Chicken breast
1 piece
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Mushrooms
500 g
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Sour cream
400 g
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All-Purpose Flour
2 tbsp
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Sunflower oil
50 ml
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Fresh parsley
1 bunch
or dried parsley as an alternative
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Salt and pepper
1 tsp
to taste

Step by step

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Step 1

Rinse the chicken breast and cut it into small pieces. Similarly, wash the mushrooms and slice them thinly.

Heat the oil in a pan and add the chicken pieces.

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Step 2

Stir occasionally and cook until the chicken begins to brown. Remove the chicken from the pan using a spatula and set aside on a plate.

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Step 3

In the same pan and oil, add the sliced mushrooms.

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Step 4

Stir occasionally and let the mushrooms cook until their liquid has reduced.

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Step 5

Allow the mushrooms to brown slightly for added flavor.

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Step 6

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the pan with the mushrooms and mix well.

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Step 7

Pour in 300 ml of water.

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Step 8

Stir well and cook until it starts to boil.

Adjust the sauce's thickness by adding more water if it is too dense until you reach the desired consistency.

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Step 9

Add the cooked chicken to the mushroom sauce, mix well, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

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Step 10

Add the sour cream, mix well, and simmer for an additional 3 minutes.

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Step 11

Season the stew with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley.

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Step 12

Stir well and turn off the heat.

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Step 13

Serve the Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stew with polenta and enjoy!

Bon appétit!

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Quantity: 1 kg (3-4 servings)
Prep time: 20 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 30 min
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