Smoky Paprika Chicken & Rice Bowls
with Chicken Thighs, Bell Pepper & Lemon-Cilantro Crema
- Milk
Smoky paprika flavors succulent chicken thighs along with oregano and garlic powder for this easy weeknight rice bowl. The chicken cooks along with onion and bell pepper and is piled over steamy jasmine rice that soaks up all the flavors. A creamy lemon-cilantro sauce drizzled over top elevates this simple meal to new culinary heights!
Ingredients
4.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Onion
10 ounce
Diced Skinless Dark Meat Chicken
1 tablespoon
Savory Paprika Blend
1 unit
Lemon
1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano
1 unit
Bell Pepper
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
¼ ounce
Cilantro
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
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Keep covered off heat until ready to serve. TIP: For perfect timing, start cooking chicken and veggies when rice has 10 minutes left!
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Wash and dry produce.
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Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Halve, core, and thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Quarter lemon. Mince cilantro.
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In a small bowl, combine sour cream, cilantro, and juice from two lemon wedges (four wedges for 4 servings). Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
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Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.
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Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, and bell pepper in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Add paprika, garlic powder, and oregano; stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are browned and chicken is cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
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Fluff rice with a fork. Divide between shallow bowls. Top with chicken and veggies. Drizzle with crema and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, but some found it bland; consider adding extra spices or herbs for more depth 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with simple ingredients that come together for a fast weeknight meal.
- Suggestions: Try dicing the peppers and onions instead of slicing for better texture. Consider adding a splash of chicken broth for more moisture.
- Portions: Some felt there was too much rice compared to other ingredients; adjust ratios to your preference.
- Sauce: The lemon-cilantro sauce received mixed reviews; adjust cilantro to taste or serve on the side.
Reviews from our home cooks
This was absolutely delicious - one of the best chicken and rice bowls I've had!
This was a delicious meal. I would recommend this one again. The instructions should have the cilantro highlighted too...it was confusing where to add it. Plus I think the cilantro would be better in the rice and not raw in the creme sauce.
This chicken bowl was amazing. The sauce was really good and fresh!
Delicious with a good amount of sauce for the rice.
This was so simple but so flavorful, I truly enjoyed this!
Very good! We used brown rice for a healthier version.
Still not a fan of bell peppers but other than that this was delicious
The plate is delicious, well picked flavors for this dish.
We didn't care for possibly the spice combination, maybe the smoked paprika. It was an okay meal just not a favorite, possibly due to personal preference.
It was nice, but not as flavorful as I had hoped for. The taste was very mild.
