Description
This creamy Chicken Paprikash features tender chicken in a rich Hungarian paprika sauce, finished with sour cream and served over egg noodles. A quick, comforting dinner perfect for busy weeknights or family meals.
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
3 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided
2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika, divided
4 tbsp butter, divided
1 large sweet yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ cup full-fat sour cream
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked egg noodles (optional, for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1½ tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon of paprika until evenly coated.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent.
Lower heat, stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
Add remaining flour and paprika. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Simmer on low until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Reduce heat to lowest setting, then stir in sour cream. Return chicken and juices to the skillet and heat through gently.
Garnish with parsley and serve over egg noodles if desired.
Notes
For authentic flavor, use fresh Hungarian sweet paprika—not smoked.
Add sour cream on low heat to prevent curdling.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain sauce texture.
Egg noodles are traditional, but mashed potatoes or rice work too!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hungarian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg