Creamy Paprika Chicken with Zucchini & Rice

This looks like creamy paprika chicken with zucchini & peppers served with rice. Here’s a delicious homemade version you can easily make ????

- Creamy Paprika Chicken with Zucchini & Rice

✅ Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the chicken & sauce:

3–4 chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

1 small onion (chopped)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 zucchini (sliced)

1 red bell pepper (sliced)

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp dried oregano or Italian herbs

Salt to taste

200 ml cooking cream (or heavy cream)

½ cup chicken broth

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

For the rice:

1 cup rice

2 cups water

½ tsp salt

1 tsp butter

- Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Rice

Rinse rice.

Boil with water, salt, and butter.

Simmer covered for 12–15 minutes.

2️⃣ Sear the Chicken

Season chicken with salt, pepper & paprika.

Heat oil in a pan.

Sear chicken on both sides until golden (about 4–5 min per side).

Remove from pan and set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce

In same pan, sauté onion until soft.

Add garlic, zucchini & pepper → cook 3–4 minutes.

Add paprika, herbs & broth.

Stir in cream → simmer gently.

4️⃣ Combine

Return chicken to the pan.

Simmer 8–10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.

????️ Serve

Serve hot with fluffy white rice and fresh parsley on top.

- Optional Add-Ons

Add mushrooms .

Add chili flakes for heat .

Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version