Chicken Paprikash

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Discover the rich flavors of Hungarian cuisine with this Chicken Paprikash. Our version of this classic dish is an easy, filling weeknight meal made with boneless chicken breasts and thighs.

Chicken Paprikash in a bowl topped with parsley
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our Chicken Paprikash recipe! Picture tender chicken, bathed in a savory and creamy sauce, then generously ladled over a bed of velvety egg noodles. This delectable dish, utilizing both boneless chicken breasts and thighs, can be on your table in just about an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. If you’re looking for a twist to your dinner rotation, then search no more – this Chicken Paprikash recipe is here to satisfy your cravings and bring warmth to your soul.

Ingredients in Chicken Paprikash

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts and Thighs – You can use one or the other but I like the combo of light and dark meat.
  • Yellow Onion
  • All Purpose Flour – flour helps to thicken the sauce
  • Paprika – you can absolutely make this recipe with regular paprika, but if you want it on the next level, use Sweet Hungarian Paprika. It really takes the flavor up a notch.
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Chicken Broth
  • Sour Cream
  • Egg Noodles – traditionally, chicken paprikash is served with German spaetzle or Hungarian nokedli, but egg noodles are the easiest to get at the store. You can also serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, dumplings, or biscuits.
  • Note: in some regions of Hungary, the recipe calls for 1 cup of crushed tomatoes, added at the same time as the chicken broth.
Pieces of chicken cooked in a large dutch oven


Chicken Paprikash with Bone-In Chicken

In the traditional Hungarian dish, you use bone-in chicken, usually drumsticks and thighs. If you want to use bone-in chicken, then you just need to tweak our recipe a little. After tossing with flour and paprika, melt some butter in a large skillet. When the butter is bubbly, sear the chicken on each side. Remove from heat and set aside. Continue the recipe as written, adding the chicken back in to the pot with the chicken broth. Let the chicken simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Check it with a meat thermometer and make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Recipe Tip

sour cream mixed with broth in a small bowl

Mixing the sour cream with a little bit of hot broth from the pot allows the sour cream heat up slightly before being added to the pot. This helps give the sauce a super smooth texture. If you add the sour cream directly to the hot pot, then it can clump and curdle.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chicken Paprikash

What is chicken paprikash made of?

For such a rich flavor, this dish uses fairly simple ingredients – chicken, onions, garlic, chicken broth, flour, paprika, butter, and sour cream.

What does chicken paprikash taste like?

The main flavor of this dish is the paprika. Paprika has a sweet, savory, and slightly fruity taste. Make sure to use high quality paprika for the best results.

Is Hungarian paprika sweet or spicy?

Depends on which one you buy – sweet or spicy! Make sure to use sweet Hungarian paprika in this recipe.

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Chicken Paprikash in a bowl topped with parsley with a fork taking a bit out of it

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How to Make Chicken Paprikash

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Chicken Paprikash

5 from 1 vote
Discover the rich flavors of Hungarian cuisine with this Chicken Paprikash. Our version of this classic dish is an easy, filling weeknight meal made with boneless chicken breasts and thighs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine Hungarian
Servings 6

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss with 1 ½ tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon of paprika.
    pieces of chicken tossed in flour and paprika
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or dutch oven. When butter is bubbling, add chicken and brown on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
    Pieces of chicken cooked in a large dutch oven
  • Add remaining butter to the pot. When it is bubbling, add onion. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining flour and paprika into the pot and stir. Add chicken broth and whisk to combine. Add chicken back to the pot. Bring to a boil.
    chicken simmering in broth and spices
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
    Chicken simmering in broth and spices
  • To a small bowl, add sour cream and a few ladles of hot liquid from the pot. Stir to combine.
    sour cream mixed with broth in a small bowl
  • Add sour cream mixture to the pot. Stir to combine. If the sauce mixture is too thin, you can add a little cornstarch slurry.
    Chicken Paprikash in a large dutch oven pot
  • Serve over egg noodles.
    Chicken Paprikash in a bowl topped with parsley

Notes

  • This dish tastes great served over egg noodles, but we have also served it over rice or even mashed potatoes.
  • If you like it spicy, then add a dash of cayenne pepper. 
  • You can use just chicken breasts or just chicken thighs, but I like to have a little bit of light and dark meat. 
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 45gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 226mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1710IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 3mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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