Description
Rich, creamy paprika chicken served with golden, crispy fries — a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
- 4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
- Vegetable oil, for frying or roasting
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (for fries)
Instructions
- If baking fries, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a tray with parchment paper.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and remaining paprika. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Return chicken to pan, pour in heavy cream, and stir gently. Simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- While chicken simmers, bake or fry the potatoes until crispy. Season fries with salt and paprika after cooking.
- Garnish chicken with parsley if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve creamy paprika chicken hot with golden fries on the side.
Notes
- Use smoked paprika for maximum flavor.
- Soak fries in cold water before cooking for extra crispiness.
- Simmer the sauce gently to avoid curdling the cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg