One Pot Paprika Chicken Recipe
Quick and easy paprika chicken recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop. This 30 minute meal with chicken breasts is creamy & smoky.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Butter Unsalted
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breast Cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp Onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced
- 2-3 tbsp Chicken broth Low sodium
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice Or lime juice
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Red chili flakes Optional
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp All-purpose seasoning Or Italian seasoning
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese Optional, To make this dish creamy
- 1 tbsp Parsley Fresh, Roughly chopped, For garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a nonstick pot or pan over medium high heat.
- Add chicken and saute until no longer pink.
- Add onion and garlic and saute until fragrant.
- Add broth, lemon juice, paprika, red chili flakes (optional), cayenne pepper, all-purpose seasoning, salt, pepper. Mix everything together.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove lid and cook for a few more minutes until liquid is reduced and sauce thickens, to your desired consistency.
- Turn off heat and stir in cream cheese (optional) to make the sauce very creamy.
- Garnish with parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.4mg