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    Easy One-Pot Chicken Paprikash Recipe

    Published: Jan 31, 2023 by Gitta Grether-Sweeney · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Chicken paprikash and spaetzle in a bluish bowl with a fork

    Chicken Paprikash is an easy one-pot meal. It is made with chicken, lots of onions, and paprika which together make a flavorful sauce. It's the perfect cozy meal for a cold fall or winter day.

    Chicken paprikas and spatsle in greenish colored bowl with a fork on the side

    Chicken Paprikash is a Hungarian dish popular in the United States. The main ingredients in this entree are chicken, onions, paprika, and broth. It is finished with heavy cream, sour cream, or Greek yogurt, making the sauce creamy and comforting.

    The sauce is the best part of the dish. There are many ways to serve chicken paprikash. Serve it over wide egg noodles, rice, mashed potatoes, or the way I love it, over spaetzle. Spaetzle is a noodle popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

    One of the great things about this recipe is that you do not need fancy cooking equipment. You just need a large pot like a dutch oven or a large saute pan.

    Be sure to serve Chicken Paprikash with a warm baguette to soak up all the sauce. You will want to eat every bit of the sauce because it is delicious.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Chicken Paprikash
    • Don't Miss These Tips
    • Common Questions
    • Equipment
    • Leftover Storage Tip
    • What to Serve with Chicken Paprikash?
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    Ingredients

    This might look like a scary list of ingredients, however, don't let the number of ingredients scare you away from this recipe. The combination of the ingredients makes it full of flavor and delicious.

    Diced Chicken, Tomatoes, Flour, Ketchup and sour cream and heavy cream in individual bowls on a brown board
    Diced onions, broth, red peppers, garlic, wine, paprika and sour cream in individual bowls on a brown board
    • Chicken-Boneless skinless chicken thighs work the best in this recipe because they have more flavor and are more tender. In a pinch, you can use boneless chicken breasts.
    • Onions-Sweet, yellow or white onions are perfect for this recipe. I don't recommend red onions. The onions provide flavor, so don't leave them out.
    • Wine-Use a dry white wine like a chardonnay. You can substitute chicken broth if you do not want to use wine.
    • Broth-Chicken broth is the best type of broth to use in this recipe. However, you could use water if you don't have broth.
    • Garlic-Used in this dish for flavor.
    • Paprika-the essential spice in this dish. You can use sweet or Hungarian paprika.
    • Tomato-any fresh tomato will work.
    • Red Bell Pepper-adds flavor to the dish.
    • Ketchup-this adds flavor, but it is optional.
    • Heavy Cream-adds creaminess to the sauce.
    • Flour-used to thicken the sauce.
    • Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt-adds creaminess to the sauce. If you use Greek Yogurt, be sure it is 2% or full-fat yogurt. The fat adds flavor.
    • Parsley (optional)- for garnish.

    How to Make Chicken Paprikash

    Chicken thigh pieces cooking in a Dutch oven

    Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large saute pan. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate or bowl.

    Sautéed diced onions in a Dutch oven

    Add onions to the pan and cook over medium heat until translucent and beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

    Browned chicken thigh pieces, onions, paprika, diced tomatoes and red peppers in a Dutch Oven

    Add browned chicken, paprika, red pepper, tomatoes, and ketchup to the onions and cook for 1 minute.

    Chicken Paprikash simmering in a Dutch ovne

    Add broth and wine. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

    Chicken paprikash simmering in a dutch oven

    Combine flour and the heavy cream and add it to the chicken. Add the sour cream. Simmer until the sauce is thickened.

    Chicken paprikash garnished with parsley in a Dutch oven

    Garnish with parsley if desired.

    Chicken paprikash in a bowl next to spaetzle

    Serve with spaetzle (pictured above), wide egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Enjoy this cozy and satisfying dish on a cold evening.

    Don't Miss These Tips

    1. Even if you are not a fan of onions, be sure not to leave them out because they add so much flavor to the meal.
    2. After adding the heavy cream and flour, don't let the sauce boil, or the cream will curdle. It's okay to let it simmer.

    Common Questions

    Can Chicken Paprikash be made ahead of time?

    This is a great make-ahead dish. Be sure not to add heavy cream and sour cream. Place the chicken in an air-tight container. You can freeze it for up to one month or refrigerate it for 3-4 days. Add heavy cream and sour cream once the dish has reached 165°F.

    What can you substitute for sour cream?

    Greek yogurt is the perfect substitute for sour cream.

    Is the chicken paprikash spicy?

    No, it is not spicy.

    Can you use bone-in chicken thighs?

    Bone-in chicken thighs work well in this dish.

    How to reheat chicken paprikash?

    Heat the chicken in a dutch oven or skillet. Be sure to simmer and not boil if you have added heavy cream and sour cream. Heat until the paprikash reaches 165°F,

    Equipment

    • Dutch oven or large saute pan
    • Cutting board
    • Chef's knife
    • Wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula

    Leftover Storage Tip

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

    What to Serve with Chicken Paprikash?

    A salad made with baby greens and romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, and shredded carrots tossed with a simple vinaigrette is the perfect dish to serve with chicken paprikash. Garlic green beans are easy and delicious if you would like to serve an additional side dish.

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    Chicken paprikash in a bowl with spaetzle

    Easy One-Pot Chicken Paprikash

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    • Author: Gitta Grether-Sweeney
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Entree
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Hungarian
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    Chicken Paprikash is an easy one-pot meal. It is made with chicken, lots of onions, and paprika which make a flavorful sauce.  Serve it with spaetzle, noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice for the perfect cozy meal on a cold fall or winter day.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
    • 1 large onion, diced (3 cups)
    • 5 chicken thighs (2 pounds), diced into 1-inch pieces
    • 3 cloves (1 tablespoon) minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons Hungarian or sweet paprika
    • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
    • ½ cup diced tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
    • 1 cup white wine
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • ¼ sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • ¼ sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
    • 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate or bowl.
    2. Add onions to the pan and cook over medium heat until translucent and beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    3. Add browned chicken, paprika, red pepper, tomatoes, and ketchup to the onions and cook for 1 minute.
    4. Add broth and wine. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. 
    5. Combine flour and heavy cream and add it to the chicken. Add the sour cream. Simmer until the sauce is thickened.
    6. Garnish with parsley if desired.
    7. Serve with spaetzle (pictured above), wide egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
    8. A salad and vegetables would be perfect side dishes and complete this meal.
    9. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
    10. Reheat to 165°F.

    Notes

    • Even if you are not a fan of onions, be sure not to leave them out because they add so much flavor to the meal.
    • After adding the heavy cream and flour, don't let the sauce boil, or the cream will curdle. It's okay to let it simmer.

    *Nutrition Disclaimer

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: Serving
    • Calories: 288
    • Sugar: 3.5 g
    • Sodium: 664.8 mg
    • Fat: 13.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 7.4 g
    • Protein: 27 g
    • Cholesterol: 128.9 mg

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    1. Amber

      January 31, 2023 at 1:49 pm

      My family and I loved this meal. I served it on mashed potatoes. Will make this again!

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