Description
Hearty Chicken Paprikash is a comforting Hungarian dish that features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce. This soul-warming meal is ideal for chilly evenings and family gatherings, offering vibrant flavors and inviting aromas that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with rice, noodles, or potatoes, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken thighs; brown on both sides (about 5 minutes total).
- Sprinkle in paprika; cook for an additional minute before pouring in chicken broth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover partially, and let cook on low heat for about 25 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream until well combined; serve over noodles or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg