Description
This creamy chicken dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add butter, then onions and bell peppers. Sauté until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in minced garlic and optional chili flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in the cream, and stir to deglaze the pan and combine everything. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg