Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms Recipe

This quick and easy Paprika Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is a weeknight dinner lifesaver! The fragrant paprika creates a heavenly aroma as the chicken simmers, resulting in a succulent and flavorful dish. Perfectly paired with pasta or rice, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to enjoy a delicious, comforting meal in under 45 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 272.3 kcal
Protein 62g
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Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms 54

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Ingredients for Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms

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How to Make Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms

  1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness.
  2. Season both sides of each chicken breast generously with 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over low heat.
  4. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken breasts. Layer 1 medium onion (thinly sliced) and 8 ounces of mushrooms (sliced) on top of the chicken.
  6. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid. Stir the onions and mushrooms into the butter sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the mushrooms are tender.
  8. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

38g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms?

Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms?

Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms has approximately 272.3 calories per serving, with about 62 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms?

The key ingredients for Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms are Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Butter, Onion, Fresh Mushrooms, Paprika, Salt And Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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