Creamy Paprika Chicken

Creamy Paprika Chicken 🍗

Tender chicken in a smoky paprika cream sauce with sweet peppers, cozy comfort in under half an hour.

25 min · Beginner · 470 cal · 37g protein · $2.40/serving · American

25minutes
4servings
470calories
37gprotein
$2.40per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 4 chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock
  • salt and black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and season with 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the cutlets 4 minutes per side until golden. Move to a plate.

  3. 3

    Melt the butter over medium heat and cook the sliced onion and bell pepper for 4 minutes until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the minced garlic and remaining paprika and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream and simmer 3 minutes until the sauce turns a rich brick red and thickens.

  6. 6

    Return the chicken to the pan, coat in the sauce, and warm through for 2 minutes. Serve over egg noodles or rice.

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