Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice & Buttered Veggies
Enjoy flavorful Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice & Buttered Veggies! Quick, easy, and perfect for any night—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- 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 for lighter option)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tsp butter
- Optional: chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced chicken, seasoning with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in cream (or Greek yogurt) and let simmer for 12 minutes.
- Steam or microwave frozen peas and carrots until tender (3-5 minutes), then toss with butter and a pinch of salt.
- Cook basmati rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork upon completion.
- Serve by plating the rice, topping with creamy chicken, and adding the buttered veggies on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg