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Creamy chicken paprika stew
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Creamy chicken paprika stew

A classic creamy chicken paprika stew with onion, paprika and cream. Filling evening food that works well with rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.

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50 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Chicken paprika stew

    • 1.3 lb Chicken breast
    • 2 stk Onion
    • 2 fed Garlic
    • 2 tbsp Paprika (sweet)
    • 1¼ cup Cooking cream
    • about 0.8 cup Chicken stock
    • 2 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Black pepper

  • Rice

    • 10.6 oz Basmati rice
    • 2½ cup Water
    • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the ingredients

    1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
    2. Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
    10 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  2. 2

    Cook the rice

    1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot.
    2. Add the rice, cover and cook for about 12 minutes.
    3. Take the pot off the heat and let the rice steam for 5 minutes.
    17 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  3. 3

    Brown the chicken

    1. Heat the oil in a pot.
    2. Brown the chicken quickly so it takes on colour.
    3. Lift out the chicken and set it aside.
    8 min
    High heat
    Pot
  4. 4

    Make the paprika sauce

    1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the same pot until soft.
    2. Add the paprika and stir briefly without letting it burn.
    3. Pour in the cream and stock and stir the sauce together.
    4. Return the chicken to the pot.
    10 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  5. 5

    Simmer and serve

    1. Let the dish simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
    2. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. Serve the chicken paprika stew warm with the rice.
    15 min
    Low heat
    Pot

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

520kcal

Protein

34g

Fat

22g

Carbs

12g

Serving Size

400g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with rice, pasta or mashed potatoes — and a simple salad on the side if you like.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Water

Side Pairings

  • • Rice

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge

Tips

Preparation

  • • Cut the chicken into even pieces so it cooks evenly.

Cooking

  • • Stir the paprika into the fat briefly — if it burns, it turns bitter.

Serving

  • • The dish also tastes good the next day — useful leftover food.

Variations

Flavor

  • Mild paprika and cream

Health

  • Simple weekday food

Method

  • Stew

Toppings

  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Author

C

Camilla

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C

Camilla