Description
Creamy Chicken Paprika Curry with Rice is a comforting, one-pan dish that combines tender chicken with rich, smoky paprika flavors and a luscious creamy sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, as it pairs beautifully with fluffy rice. In just 40 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken breast
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 200 ml heavy cream
- Smoked paprika
- Sweet paprika
- Tomato paste
- Basmati or long-grain rice
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water. In a pot, combine rinsed rice with 400 ml water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown (5-6 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, and optional chili flakes; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and cooked chicken back to the skillet; pour in heavy cream, season with salt, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- For thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the curry; cook for another minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 812mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg