Description
Chicken Paprikash is a classic Hungarian dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table. With tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Simple to prepare, it delivers an irresistible blend of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over egg noodles or rice for a complete meal that celebrates tradition and love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in paprika, then pour in the chicken broth while scraping the skillet's bottom.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer covered for about 25 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in sour cream off heat until smooth, then return chicken to coat in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over egg noodles or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg