Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

red bell pepper

cored, seeded and sliced

1 unit

yellow bell pepper

cored, seeded and sliced

1 unit

onion

sliced

28 oz

whole plum tomatoes

drained and coarsely chopped

1 cup

chicken broth

1 clove

garlic

minced

1 tsp

Spanish smoked paprika

1 tbsp

olive oil

2 tsp

olive oil

3 lb

chicken

quartered and skinned

1 tbsp

kosher salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

0.33 cup

sour cream

1 lb

tagliatelle pasta

Step 1
~22 min

Core, seed, and slice the red and yellow bell peppers.

Step 2
~22 min

Slice the onion.

Step 3
~22 min

Drain and coarsely chop the plum tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup of juice.

Step 4
~22 min

Place the peppers, onion, tomatoes, reserved juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, minced garlic, and paprika in a slow cooker.

Step 5
~22 min

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 6
~22 min

Season the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper.

Step 7
~22 min

Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes.

Step 8
~22 min

Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 9
~22 min

Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the skillet and scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the browned bits.

Step 10
~22 min

Pour the liquid from the skillet into the slow cooker.

Step 11
~22 min

Cook on the high setting for 6 hours.

Step 12
~22 min

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it cool.

Step 13
~22 min

Remove the meat from the bones and return it to the slow cooker; discard the bones.

Step 14
~22 min

Stir in the sour cream.

Step 15
~22 min

Cook the tagliatelle pasta according to package directions.

Step 16
~22 min

Toss the cooked pasta with the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil.

Step 17
~22 min

Serve the chicken over the pasta.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use bone-in chicken thighs instead of quartered chicken.

Add a splash of dry white wine to the skillet while deglazing for extra depth of flavor.

Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.

Pair with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber Salad
Green Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hungary

Cultural Significance

Chicken Paprikash is a classic Hungarian dish, often served for special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Holiday Meal
Comfort Food Night

Popularity Score

70/100

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