Creamy Chicken Paprikash

Submitted by WendyMaq

"From "The South Beach Diet Cook Book" c. 2004 Probably one of the best-known ways to prepare chicken, this phase 2 dish is deeply rooted in Eastern European tradition."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat linguine
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons ground paprika
• 1 1⁄2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup nonfat sour cream

directions

1. Prepare linguine as directed. Drain and cover to keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large, non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
4. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for 7-8 minutes or until the pieces begin to brown.
5. Remove to a plate and set aside.
6. Add onion, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of the broth to the skillet.
7. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. (Add more broth if necessary to prevent sticking.).
8. Stir in paprika and cook for 1 minute.
9. Stir in remaining broth. Then add chicken and broccoli. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
10. Stir in the sour cream.
11. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. (Do not boil.).
12. Serve over Linguine.

Reviews

[kalu00]

So yummy! Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great :) The family gave it two very enthusiastic thumbs up!