Loaded Creamy Paprika Chicken with Herbed Rice Creamy Paprika Chicken Thighs Over Buttery Herb Rice Ingredients: For the Herbed Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice (or jasmine rice) 2 cups chicken broth or water 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions Salt to taste For the Creamy Paprika Chicken: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional for tang) Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish Directions: Cook the Rice: In a saucepan, combine rice, broth or water, and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in herbs and season with salt. Keep warm. Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up browned bits. Add cream, Parmesan, and Dijon (if using). Stir and simmer until sauce thickens slightly (4–5 minutes). Return chicken to the pan and simmer in the sauce for 2–3 minutes. Serve hot over herbed rice. Garnish with more parsley and extra sauce on top. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 580 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #paprikachicken #creamychickenrecipes #herbedrice #loadedchickenmeal #comfortfoodrecipes #easyweeknightdinners #onepanchicken #butteryherbrice #garlicpaprikachicken #chickenthighsrecipe #creamygarlicsauce #easyfamilymeals #chickenandricebowl #savorydinners #homemademeals #cheesychickensauce #quickchickendinner #chickenwithsauce #skilletchicken #flavorfulcomfort This Loaded Creamy Paprika Chicken with Herbed Rice is rich, cozy, and totally irresistible. A full comfort meal in under 40 minutes!

Garlic Butter Rice Fluffy Garlic Butter Rice with Herbs and Golden Flavor Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish) Directions: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, not browned. Stir in the rice and toast it in the garlic butter for 2–3 minutes, coating each grain. Pour in the chicken broth, add salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 220 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #garlicbutterrice #ricerecipe #easymeals #sideideas #butterygarlic #garliclovers #quickrecipes #comfortfood #dinnerideas #homecooking #familymeals #herbedrice #chickenbrothrice #pantrystaples #ricebowl #garlicflavor #easycomfortfood #savoryrice #homemadesides #weeknightmeals This Garlic Butter Rice is the side dish you'll keep coming back to 🧄🍚 Buttery, garlicky, and done in 25 minutes—what more do you need?