Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice & Buttered Veggies
Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice & Buttered Veggies is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a perfect blend of tender chicken simmered in a rich paprika sauce, served alongside fluffy basmati rice and vibrant buttery vegetables. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a great choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
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- 1 chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp cream or Greek yogurt
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tsp butter
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced chicken until browned and cooked through, seasoning with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in cream (or Greek yogurt) and let simmer for about 12 minutes.
- Steam or microwave frozen peas and carrots until tender. Toss with butter and a pinch of salt.
- Cook basmati rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork.
- Serve the creamy chicken over rice with the buttered veggies on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg