Piletina sa Pečurkama i Pavlaka Sosom (Chicken with Mushrooms and Sour Cream Sauce)
A comforting and creamy Serbian dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich sauce made with mushrooms, sour cream, and a hint of garlic. This dish is often served with mashed potatoes or rice.
🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g Boneless, skinless chicken breasts(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 400 g Fresh mushrooms(sliced)
- 200 ml Chicken broth
- 200 g Sour cream
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and chicken broth until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the mushrooms and onions. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- 6
Stir in the sour cream and return the browned chicken to the skillet. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is heated through. Do not boil after adding sour cream.
- 7
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- ✓If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water.
- ✓If the sauce is too thin, you can create a slurry with 1 tablespoon of flour and 2 tablespoons of cold water, then stir it into the simmering sauce until thickened.
🔄 Variations
- Add a splash of white wine to the mushroom mixture before adding the broth for extra depth of flavor.
- Include other vegetables like diced bell peppers or carrots along with the onions.