Description
A creamy and comforting dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the same skillet, and sauté until translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cream, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Serve over cooked rice, allowing the sauce to intertwine with every grain.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day, making it a perfect make-ahead meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 140mg