Description
This recipe for Creamy Paprika Roasted Chicken with Zucchini offers a quick and flavorful meal. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a rich, creamy paprika sauce, complemented by tender roasted zucchini. It’s an easy one-pan dish perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with paprika, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced zucchinis and sauté for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Nestle the browned chicken thighs back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust spice level with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- A squeeze of lemon juice before serving brightens the dish.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based alternative.
- Chicken breasts can be used but may cook faster and dry out.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A