Heart-Healthy Paprika Chicken
Brighten up your mealtime with this "Heart-Healthy Paprika Chicken," a flavorful, nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike. Featuring tender boneless skinless chicken breasts rubbed with a mouthwatering blend of paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, and onion powder, this recipe delivers bold taste without compromising your health goals. Seared to golden perfection in heart-healthy olive oil, the chicken is then simmered in a vibrant lemon juice and low-sodium chicken broth sauce that’s both zesty and satisfying. Finished off with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, this 30-minute, one-pan meal is easy to prepare, low in sodium, and brimming with protein. Serve this versatile entrée with a side of roasted veggies or quinoa for an effortlessly wholesome dinner that your family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden color.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the low-sodium chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce, and let it heat through for another 3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1485 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 110.8 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1147 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
