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Chicken Paprikash Recipe

Chicken Paprikash Recipe

This classic Chicken Paprikash Recipe is a Hungarian favorite made with tender chicken simmered in a rich paprika sauce and finished with creamy sour cream. Served over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, it’s the ultimate comfort food that blends tradition and bold flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Chicken Recipes, Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks bone-in preferred
  • 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika or smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp hot paprika or cayenne optional, for spice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes optional, for extra flavor
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven – for simmering chicken and sauce
  • 1 Wooden Spoon – for stirring and preventing sticking
  • 1 Mixing Bowl – for combining sour cream or yogurt before adding
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons – for precise ingredient amounts

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until golden and fragrant.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Brown on all sides for 5–7 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in paprika (sweet and hot, if using) and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover and let the chicken cook gently for 25–30 minutes, until tender and cooked through.
  7. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with a few spoonfuls of hot sauce from the pan (to temper).
  8. Reduce heat to low, then stir in the sour cream mixture to create a creamy, rich sauce. Do not boil after adding.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  10. Serve hot over egg noodles, rice, or Mashed Potatoes

Notes

Chicken Paprikash Recipe
Chicken Paprikash Recipe