Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice & Buttered Veggies
Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice & Buttered Veggies is a delightful dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. Featuring tender chicken simmered in a luscious, creamy paprika sauce, this recipe pairs perfectly with fluffy basmati rice and vibrant buttered peas and carrots. Quick and simple to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its rich flavors and the added nutrition of veggies, this one-pot meal is sure to impress all at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp cream or Greek yogurt for lighter option
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked basmati rice
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tsp butter
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced chicken breast seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until browned.
- Stir in cream (or Greek yogurt) and let simmer for about 12 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Steam 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 alongside the rice and veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 412mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 78mg