Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring chicken seasoned with paprika and served in a creamy sauce over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the skillet until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Create the broth base by pouring in chicken broth and bringing it to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and stir to combine, then return the browned chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Adjust paprika for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg