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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Savory Hungarian Chicken Paprikash in Creamy Paprika Sauce

This Hungarian Chicken Paprikash offers comforting flavors with creamy paprika sauce, making it a must-try for dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts and Thighs Diced into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Coats chicken
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian Sweet Paprika Key flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper For seasoning
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock Base of the sauce
For Serving
  • 8 ounces Egg Noodles Cook according to package instructions
  • 1 tablespoon Salted Butter For flavoring noodles
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For creaminess

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut boneless chicken into bite-sized chunks. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and flour, and mix well.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 10 minutes until soft.
  3. Add chicken chunks to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Pour half the chicken stock into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add remaining stock, paprika, and salt. Cover and let simmer for 25 minutes.
  6. Cook egg noodles in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and toss with butter.
  7. In a bowl, whisk flour and sour cream until smooth. Temper with hot broth from the skillet.
  8. Stir the sour cream mixture into the skillet and add chicken. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve over buttered egg noodles, garnishing with paprika and sour cream as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Using high-quality paprika enhances the dish's authenticity. Avoid overcrowding the skillet when browning chicken.

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