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Creamy Paprika Chicken with Zucchini – Easy Skillet Dinner

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Tender chicken simmered in a paprika-spiced cream sauce with soft zucchini, cooked in one skillet for an easy, comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into pieces

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 1 medium onion, finely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  • Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.

  • Cook onion in the same skillet until soft, then add garlic.

  • Stir in paprika briefly, then add broth and scrape the pan.

  • Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Add zucchini and cream, simmering until sauce thickens and zucchini is tender.

  • Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

Notes

Mushrooms or bell peppers can be added with the onion. For a lighter sauce, replace part of the cream with extra broth.

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