This recipe is the reason I wanted to start my Collagen Cooking Series. Real food, proper meals and simple ways to include collagen consistently, without changing how food tastes or feels.

Chicken Stroganoff is comforting, filling and naturally suited to collagen because it is cooked in stock and finished with a creamy sauce. Vigor Collagen dissolves straight in, making this an easy, no effort way to boost protein and support joints, skin and gut health through everyday meals.

Chicken Stroganoff With Added Collagen 💗

Ingredients

• Large pack chicken thighs
• 3 leeks, sliced
• Large pack mushrooms, sliced
• Garlic
• Fresh or dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper
• 100g Peas
• Chicken stock (enough to cover ingredients)
• 16g Vigor Collagen
• Crème fraîche
• Rice, to serve

How to make

• Cook the rice separately and set aside
• In a large pan, cook the chicken thighs until lightly golden
• Add the leeks, mushrooms and garlic and cook until softened
• Season with thyme, salt and plenty of black pepper
• Pour in chicken stock and add the peas, then simmer until the chicken is fully cooked
• Stir in the collagen and mix well until fully dissolved
• Finish by stirring through crème fraîche just before serving 

Creamy, comforting and packed with nourishment.

Nutrition (approx per serving, including rice)

Calories, approximately 520–560 kcal

Macros

• Protein, approximately 38–42g
• Carbohydrates, approximately 45–50g
• Fats, approximately 20–24g

Micronutrient highlights

• High quality protein from chicken to support muscle maintenance and recovery
• Collagen amino acids to support joints, skin, gut lining and connective tissue
• B Vitamins from chicken and mushrooms for energy production
• Selenium from mushrooms to support immune function
• Fibre from leeks and peas for digestion and gut health
• Calcium from crème fraîche to support bone health

Why collagen works so well in this recipe

Vigor Collagen is heat stable, meaning it keeps its structure when cooked. It dissolves easily into liquids like stock, sauces and stews, without altering flavour or texture. Dishes like stroganoff are ideal because the collagen blends seamlessly into the sauce.

Adding 16g to a shared meal makes it easy to reach a daily collagen intake without needing to remember powders or drinks separately. It becomes part of food you are already eating, which is where consistency really happens.

This recipe sets the tone for the series. Simple ingredients, comforting meals and practical nutrition that fits into real life. More collagen friendly recipes coming very soon 💗