Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 lb

Chicken breasts, legs or thighs

Boneless, skinless

0.25 cup

Butter

Melted

0.5 cup

Onion

Chopped

0.5 cup

Red bell pepper

Chopped

0.75 cup

Mushrooms

Sliced

0.25 cup

All-purpose flour

2 tbsp

Hungarian paprika

2 cup

Chicken broth

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.25 tsp

Black pepper

8 oz

Sour cream

1 unit

Egg noodles

Hot cooked

Step 1
~5 min

Brown chicken in melted butter in a large, deep pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~5 min

Remove chicken from the pan, leaving the drippings.

Step 3
~5 min

Drain the chicken on paper towels.

Step 4
~5 min

Add chopped red bell peppers, sliced fresh mushrooms, and chopped onions to the pan with the drippings.

Step 5
~5 min

Cook the vegetables over medium heat until they are just tender.

Step 6
~5 min

Add all-purpose flour and Hungarian paprika to the pan.

Step 7
~5 min

Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. The mixture will be thick and pasty.

Step 8
~5 min

Gradually add chicken broth to the pan, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 9
~5 min

Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.

Step 10
~5 min

Stir in salt and black pepper.

Step 11
~5 min

Return the browned chicken to the pan, cover, and reduce the heat to low.

Step 12
~5 min

Simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender.

Step 13
~5 min

Stir in sour cream.

Step 14
~5 min

Cook, stirring constantly, just until the mixture is thoroughly heated. Do not boil.

Step 15
~5 min

Serve the chicken paprikash over hot cooked egg noodles, spaetzle, or gnocchi.

Step 16
~5 min

Enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use good quality Hungarian paprika for the best flavor.

Do not boil the sour cream, as it may curdle.

Adjust the amount of paprika to your spice preference.

Serve with a dollop of extra sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance; flavors meld well.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve over egg noodles, spaetzle, or gnocchi.

Accompany with a side of cucumber salad or green beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber salad with dill
Green beans with lemon and garlic
Mashed potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hungary

Cultural Significance

Paprikash is a national dish of Hungary, often associated with family gatherings and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter
Family Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Comfort food
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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