Irresistibly Creamy Paprika Chicken: A Quick Comfort Classic
This Creamy Paprika Chicken envelops your taste buds in rich, creamy flavors, making it a quick and comforting weeknight dish.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless for optimal tenderness
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with neutral oils if needed
- to taste Salt Essential seasoning
- to taste Pepper Essential seasoning
- 1 medium Onion Diced; can substitute with shallots
- 2 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced cloves preferred
- 2 tablespoons Sweet Paprika The star ingredient, avoid skipping!
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Optional for smoky complexity
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half for a lighter version
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish
Instructions
Steps to Cook
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion; sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add both sweet and smoked paprika, cooking for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; coat with the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
Optional: Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.