Wholesome Chicken Stroganoff

Main Meal

Ingredients:
1 ½ pound chicken tenders or chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup jicama, diced (fresh or frozen)
2 cups portobello mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup unsweetened cashews milk (or other plant-based milk)
¼ cup organic tomato sauce
1 ½ tsp. salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp. white pepper (or to taste)
2 Tbsp. olive oil (or avocado oil)
2 Tbsp. organic green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Season the chicken with half of the salt and the pepper, set aside.

Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until light-golden, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.

Add the sliced portobello mushrooms, jicama, cashews milk, tomato sauce, Dijon mustard and the remaining salt. Mix well to combine and let it cook for 10 minutes.

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir everything together and correct the seasoning if necessary. Let simmer over medium heat for another 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Remove from heat, sprinkle the chopped green onions on top and serve over rice, quinoa, or zucchini noodles for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Health Benefits of this Dish:
Lean Protein: Chicken supports muscle repair and immune function.
Gut Health: Jicama provides prebiotic fiber for digestion.
Antioxidants: Portobello mushrooms, onions, and tomato sauce combat oxidative stress and support immunity.
Heart Health: Olive or avocado oil promotes healthy cholesterol levels.
Bone Support: Cashew milk adds plant-based calcium and magnesium.
Blood Sugar Balance: Jicama and mushrooms help regulate blood sugar.