A rich and creamy single serving Paprika Chicken that cooks in just 20 minutes! Satisfy your cravings with this simple, flavorful dish that's perfect anytime.
Fill a medium-sized saucepan with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta to the boiling water and reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil. Cook until the pasta is tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain in a colander and set it aside.
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and season with ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Melt half of the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 3 minutes on one side. Flip the chicken over and cook for another 3 minutes, until the chicken has lightly browned and is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and set aside.
Melt the remaining butter in the skillet. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Next, add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
Add the remaining ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika to the onions and garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 10 seconds.
Pour in the diced tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally for 1 minute.
Pour in the broth and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently for 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken back to the pan, reduce the heat to low and stir until the chicken is heated through.
Serve over cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil or parsley.
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Expert Tips
Read through the entire recipe and the Ingredient Notes section of the post and gather your ingredients. We provide a lot of information within the body of this recipe post to ensure that your Chicken Paprika comes out perfectly every time. This dish comes together quickly so it's a good idea to fully understand the recipe and have everything ready before beginning.
Adjust the seasoning to taste: If you like your food spicier, you can add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount of paprika.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley: Chopped fresh basil or parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together and make the dish even more delicious.