Description
Chicken Paprikash is a comforting Hungarian dish that features tender chicken simmered in a rich, paprika-infused sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners, this recipe combines flavorful ingredients to create an unforgettable meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs to the pot, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken; whisk flour into drippings until smooth. Stir in sour cream off heat until creamy, then return chicken to the pot.
- Serve hot over egg noodles or dumplings with a garnish of fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg