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Three pieces of seared chicken breast smothered in a rich, orange-red creamy sauce, part of 10-Ingredient Chicken Recipes.

10-Ingredient Creamy Smoked Paprika Chicken

This recipe provides a simple, flavorful chicken dish using only ten main ingredients. It is quick to prepare and results in tender chicken coated in a light, creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 352
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika before placing them in the skillet. Sear each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Incorporate heavy cream or coconut milk and simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Plate over rice or pasta. Garnish with fresh herbs if you choose.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 42gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 350mgSugar: 1g

Notes

This recipe is designed for simplicity. If you serve this over rice or pasta, remember to count those additions toward your total meal ingredients.

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