Sautéed Chicken with Texas-Style Smoky Paprika Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Cooked in a rich smoky paprika sauce inspired by Texas flavors, perfect for a hearty dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, smoked paprika, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp smoked paprika. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor. Slowly add 1 cup chicken broth, scraping the pan to deglaze and incorporate browned bits.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat and meld flavors.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.