Paprika Chicken Skillet Recipe

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This easy, healthy recipe for paprika chicken was one of those quick suppers where you throw everything into the pan and hope it turns out edible.

Well, this skillet paprika chicken exceeded all expectations, and it simply one of the most delicious chicken recipes I have made in a long time.
Paprika Chicken Skillet Recipe - an easy chicken recipe that can be ready to eat in 30 minutes. Juicy chicken with crispy skin, flavored with paprika, thyme, and garlic

Served on a bed of my overnight apple cider coleslaw and some perfectly cooked quinoa, the skillet paprika chicken is juicy and flavourful, without bordering on spicy. (If you’re looking for spicy, check out my smoky habanero grilled chicken recipe.)

By searing the chicken in the skillet before making the sauce and cooking in the oven, you seal in the juices and create that amazing, crispy skin.

And be sure to add the cheese after the chicken is done cooking in the oven, to ensure that it is just adding creaminess and flavour to the paprika sauce — which is delicious poured over top of that crispy, juicy chicken.

Easy healthy recipe for skillet chicken flavored with paprika, thyme, and garlic. Perfect juicy chicken with crispy skin

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Easy healthy recipe for skillet chicken flavored with paprika, thyme, and garlic. Perfect juicy chicken with crispy skin

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Skillet Paprika Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts or 4 thighs
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1-2 T smoked paprika
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 T butter
  • 2 T minced garlic
  • Handful grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in your skillet over medium heat, and sear the chicken on both sides before removing to a plate.
  3. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, paprika, garlic, and remaining tablespoon butter to the skillet, stir until fully incorporated, and season to taste.
  4. Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet and place in the oven until cooked through, about 20-30 minutes (and reading an internal temperature of 160F).
  5. Remove the skillet from the oven, stir in the parmesan, and serve.

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5 Comments

  1. Lovely recipe! Love how you serve it! I’m going to search your coleslaw but I tried to search you on Instagram but to no avail 🙁 Would you let me know what to look for? Much appreciated if you have a minute. Keep up the great work!!

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