Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice & Buttered Veggies
Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice & Buttered Veggies is a delightful dish that brings warmth and comfort to your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken bathed in a rich, creamy paprika sauce, served atop fluffy basmati rice and accompanied by vibrant, buttery vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this meal is not only satisfying but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice levels to fit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Steaming
- 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
- 1 cup cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tsp butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley
- Optional: 1 tsp butter for rice
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté sliced chicken in olive oil over medium heat with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until browned and cooked through. Stir in cream or Greek yogurt and let simmer for about 12 minutes.
- Steam the Veggies: Heat frozen peas and carrots until warm and tender; toss with butter and salt.
- Prepare the Rice: Cook basmati rice as per package instructions; fluff with a fork.
- Serve: Plate rice alongside creamy chicken and veggies for a comforting meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg