Modern Twist Creamy Paprika Chicken with Buttered Rice, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Modern Twist Creamy Paprika Chicken with Buttered Rice, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken pieces simmered in a luscious creamy paprika sauce, complemented by vibrant spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe is quick to prepare and offers a comforting experience with every bite. Serve it over fluffy buttered rice for a satisfying meal that will impress anyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika, plus 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups basmati or jasmine rice
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and brown the chicken on all sides; remove and set aside.
- 2. In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent; add garlic, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper for one minute.
- 3. Deglaze with chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet to simmer gently.
- 4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- 5. Prepare rice according to package instructions; stir in butter until melted.
- 6. Serve the creamy chicken mixture over the buttery rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg