Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Paprika Chicken with Steamed Rice. This delightful dish features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious creamy paprika sauce, perfectly paired with fluffy rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your loved ones. With vibrant spices and fresh vegetables, every bite offers a delicious balance of warmth and satisfaction. Enjoy a plateful of this creamy goodness tonight!
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or thigh, diced
- Red bell peppers, chopped
- Onion
- Garlic
- Paprika powder (sweet or smoked)
- Cream or crème fraîche
- Chicken broth
- Jasmine or basmati rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Stir in chopped red bell peppers, paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried herbs.
- Mix in tomato paste and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate cream until well combined; simmer until the sauce is rich and creamy.
- Cook rice according to package instructions while chicken simmers.
- Serve the creamy chicken over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg