Description
Creamy Paprika Chicken is a comforting dish with tender chicken simmered in a silky paprika-infused sauce. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts or thighs (about 1 ½ lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat your skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Combine Ingredients: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a touch of paprika.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil and butter to the skillet and let the butter melt.
- Assemble the Dish: Sear chicken until golden, then set aside. Cook onion and garlic until soft, stir in paprika.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour in chicken broth, scrape browned bits, return chicken, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in heavy cream, simmer gently until sauce thickens, and adjust seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with parsley and serve hot with your choice of side.
Notes
- Use both sweet and smoked paprika for depth of flavor.
- Do not boil cream to prevent curdling.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end to brighten the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece chicken with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg