Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Creamy Paprika Chicken with Tender Rice in a Velvety Sauce. This one-pan dish features tender chicken in a rich, creamy paprika sauce served over fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2¼ cups chicken broth
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, sear the chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: In the same skillet, cook onion, garlic, and paprikas. Add rice and chicken broth, then simmer with chicken until cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Remove chicken, stir in cream and sour cream, adjust seasoning, and return chicken to warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Use smoked paprika alone for a deeper, earthy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with rice and sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
