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Chicken Paprikash

Creamy Chicken Paprikash for Cozy Comfort Food Nights

Cook up comforting Chicken Paprikash, a rich, creamy dish with Hungarian roots that’s perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken
For the Sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting chicken
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika preferably Hungarian
  • 2 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped sweet yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh, minced
For Cooking
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat preferred
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy One-Pot Chicken Paprikash
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with flour and paprika until evenly coated.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken in a single layer, and sear for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle remaining flour and paprika into skillet, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  6. Whisk in chicken broth gradually, bring to a simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Stir in sour cream until fully incorporated, then add back chicken with juices, heating gently for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot over egg noodles, dumplings, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose quality Hungarian paprika for the best flavor; avoid rushing the browning of the chicken to maximize flavor.

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