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Creamy Paprika Chicken

This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts in a creamy paprika sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a cozy dinner or family gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hungarian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing the chicken
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika (preferably sweet)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half or coconut milk
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Searing Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics
  1. In the same pan, add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and paprika, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Make the Sauce
  1. Pour chicken broth into the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the heavy cream, mixing well.
Combine
  1. Return the chicken to the pan, allowing it to soak in the flavors. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve
  1. Spoon the chicken and creamy sauce over the cooked rice. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables or a mixed salad for balance. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.