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Quick Chicken Paprikash for Busy Weeknights

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A speedy chicken paprikash with deep Hungarian flavor, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nokedli or spaetzle (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil and brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
  2. Remove the chicken and add chopped onion to the pot, sautéing until soft.
  3. Stir in garlic and paprika, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Return the chicken to the pot and add chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for about 40 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
  6. Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve over nokedli or spaetzle.

Notes

Brown the chicken in batches for best flavor. Use store-bought spaetzle or frozen nokedli to save time.

  • Author: Chef Hanna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Hungarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg