A wholesome one-pot Serbian rice dish with tender chicken paprika and vegetables simmered together for a comforting balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
400 grams chicken breast diced
1 red bell pepper diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
400 grams canned chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice rinsed
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent.
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Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
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Stir in diced chicken and cook until lightly browned.
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Add paprika salt and pepper and stir well.
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Mix in bell pepper and tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add chopped tomatoes rice chicken broth and bay leaf and stir.
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Bring to a gentle simmer then cover and cook on low for 18 to 20 minutes.
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Remove bay leaf and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.