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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Savory Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Over Buttery Noodles

This Easy Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce served over buttered noodles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts and Thighs Diced into bite-size chunks
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust as needed during cooking
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Thickening agent for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Provides richness
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian Sweet Paprika Essential for flavor and color
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper For added warmth
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock Opt for low-sodium
For Serving
  • 8 ounces Egg Noodles Recommended No Yolks noodles for better durability
  • 1 tablespoon Salted Butter (for noodles) Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Whisk with flour to avoid curdling

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for boiling noodles

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season diced chicken with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss with all-purpose flour and set aside.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add flour-coated chicken, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Deglaze with half the chicken stock, scraping up browned bits. Add remaining stock, paprika, and salt. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a bit of reserved cooking liquid and salted butter.
  6. Temper the sour cream by whisking in reserved chicken stock, then stir into the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
  8. Serve chicken paprikash over buttered egg noodles, garnishing with additional paprika and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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