Description
Creamy Paprika Roasted Chicken with Zucchini is a flavorful and easy dish. Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with paprika and roasted with zucchini in a rich, creamy sauce. It’s a quick, one-pan meal perfect for busy 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 chicken thighs dry and season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes until browned on both sides; remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in sliced zucchinis and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Nestle the browned chicken thighs back into the skillet, spooning sauce over them.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust spice level with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Experiment with fresh thyme or rosemary.
- A squeeze of lemon juice before serving adds brightness.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream or a plant-based alternative.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently in a skillet, adding a splash of cream or water.
- 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