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hungarian chicken paprikash

Hearty Hungarian Chicken Paprikash for a Cozy Dinner Night

This hearty Hungarian chicken paprikash is a comforting dish that combines creamy richness with tender chicken, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Base
  • 4-6 pieces bone-in chicken for richer flavor
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons paprika sweet or smoked
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
For Dipping/Soaking
  • 1 serving dumplings or egg noodles, optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with oil and brown the chicken for 8-10 minutes.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the drippings for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the paprika and cook for 1 minute to release its aroma.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, add chicken broth, and simmer covered for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream gently, being careful not to boil.
  6. Cook dumplings or egg noodles according to package instructions while the paprikash cooks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh dumplings or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.

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