Best 11 Traditional Chicken Paprikash Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Hungary with Chicken Paprikash, a traditional dish that captures the essence of Hungarian cuisine. This delectable stew combines tender chicken, vibrant paprika, and a symphony of aromatic spices, creating a dish that is both comforting and captivating. The rich and flavorful sauce, infused with the essence of sautéed onions, garlic, and bell peppers, envelops the succulent chicken pieces, resulting in a delightful symphony of flavors. Served alongside fluffy egg noodles or dumplings, Chicken Paprikash is a true feast for the senses. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this beloved Hungarian classic. From the basic to the elaborate, these recipes cater to a range of culinary skills and preferences. Whether you seek a simplified weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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My grandmother made this hearty chicken dish whenever we visited her. It was the only thing I'd eat until I was ready to bust! It's wonderful.

Provided by ErinWebster

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs, beaten
½ cup water
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup butter
1 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces, with skin
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Gradually stir in 2 1/2 cups of flour to make a stiff batter. Using two spoons, scoop out some batter with one spoon and use the second to scrap off the spoonful of batter into the boiling water. Repeat until several dumplings are cooking. Cook dumplings for 10 minutes or until they float to the top; then lift from the water and drain in a colander or sieve. Rinse with warm water.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and add chicken; cook until lightly browned, turning once. Add onion to skillet and cook 5 to 8 minutes more. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of water, and season with paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 10 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons of flour into sour cream; then slowly stir into the onion mixture remaining in the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened.
  • To serve, add dumplings to the sour cream/onion mixture, then spoon onto dinner plates adding a piece of chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 960.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 323.1 mg, Fat 54 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 47.4 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 1744.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

AUTHENTIC CHICKEN PAPRIKASH (PAPRIKáS CSIRKE)



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One of the most famous and beloved of all Hungarian dishes, this authentic Chicken Paprikash features chicken in an unforgettably rich, flavorful and creamy paprika-infused sauce! It's pure heaven!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons pork lard (, or butter (lard is traditionally used and we strongly recommend it for the best flavor))
3 pounds chicken pieces, bone-in and skin-on
2 medium yellow onions, very finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed and very finely diced
1 Hungarian bell pepper, diced ((optional) )
3-4 tablespoons quality, genuine imported sweet Hungarian paprika
2 cups Aneto 100% All-Natural Chicken Broth ((our most favorite chicken broth))
or Aneto low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup full fat sour cream (, room temperature (important to avoid lumps; be sure also to use full fat))
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat the lard in a heavy pot and brown the chicken on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate. In the same oil, add the onions and fry until golden brown. Add the garlic and tomatoes (and pepper if using) and fry another 2-3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the paprika, salt and pepper (paprika becomes bitter if scorched).
  • Return the chicken to the pot and place it back over the heat. Pour in the chicken broth. The chicken should be mostly covered. Bring it to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate.
  • In a small bowl, stir the flour into the sour cream/cream mixture to form a smooth paste. Stir the cream mixture into the sauce, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring it to a simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce is thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return the chicken to the sauce and simmer to heat through.
  • Serve the chicken paprikash with Hungarian nokedli, which is like German Spaetzle only they're very short and stubby. You can make nokedli with a spätzle scraper and using this recipe for the dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 744 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Simple yet satisfying, chicken paprikash is a Hungarian recipe made with chicken browned in butter and cooked with onions and paprika, then finished with a little sour cream mixed in. Serve over dumplings or noodles.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Budget     Chicken     Paprika

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 to 2 1/2 pounds of chicken pieces, preferably thighs and legs
Salt
2-3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 pounds yellow onions, (about 2-3 large onions)
Black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp sweet paprika , preferably Hungarian
1 teaspoon (or to taste), hot paprika or cayenne
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Salt the chicken pieces: Sprinkle the chicken well with salt and set aside at room temperature.
  • Slice the onions: Slice the onions lengthwise (top to root).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 248 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 434 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize Serves 4-6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HUNGARIAN CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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My mom learned to make this tender chicken dish when she volunteered to help prepare the dinners served at her church. It's my favorite main dish, and the gravy, seasoned with paprika, sour cream and onions, is the best. -Pamela Eaton, Monclova, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 to 5 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and pepper; place in an ungreased roasting pan. Spoon onion mixture over chicken. Add water. Bake, covered, 1-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear., Remove chicken and keep warm. Pour drippings and loosened browned bits from roasting pan into a saucepan. Skim fat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into pan juices with onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream. Serve with chicken.

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CHICKEN PAPRIKASH II



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Chicken pieces stewed in a sauce mixture including the traditional Hungarian ingredient - paprika - along with other spices and sour cream. This is our family recipe for Chicken Paprikash. Very good on cold days, and good served over dumplings.

Provided by SHAELYNUMBER10

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Hungarian

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons bacon grease
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons paprika
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes and paprika. Stir together and saute until onion is translucent. Add chicken pieces and pour water over all. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, adding more water if necessary.
  • Stir in tomatoes, reserving liquid. Stir liquid into a medium bowl with flour and sour cream; mix until well blended, then slowly add mixture to chicken, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture is thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 149.5 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

EASY CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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When my husband studied Hungarian in the Army, I made him the chicken and onions dish known as paprikash. We serve ours over rice or buttered noodles. -Susan Wildman, Haslett, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups uncooked egg noodles
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 teaspoons paprika
1 cup sour cream
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken, onions, salt and pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink., Add tomatoes and paprika. Cook, covered, until tomatoes are tender, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sour cream; heat through (do not allow to boil). Drain noodles; serve with chicken mixture. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

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EASY CHICKEN PAPRIKASH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, garlic, chicken thighs, salt, pepper, onion, bell pepper, sweet paprika, chili flakes, chicken broth, crushed tomato, sour cream, flour

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon garlic
2 chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup onion, chopped
½ cup bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
½ cup chicken broth
15 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium, add garlic, chicken, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until the chicken has some color.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper, cook until onions have slightly softened.
  • Add the sweet paprika, chili flakes, chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Simmer covered for 40 minutes.
  • Take a ladle of the sauce and add to sour cream in a separate bowl. Mix until well combined. Add flour to the mix and stir.
  • Once it is well combined, add the mix to the pot. Stir in the mix, cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until it has thickened.
  • Serve with pasta, rice or potatoes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 21 grams

HUNGARIAN CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Csirke Paprikas is the Hungarian term for this delicious dish. My mom has been making this for 35 years! Recently she went to visit Budapest and found this little cafe that served it. She liked it so well, she modified her recipe to closely match that, and here it is, enjoy! Serve over rice or egg noodles.

Provided by katja

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Hungarian

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon paprika, or more to taste
½ cup water, or more as needed
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cold water
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup water
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp, about 4 minutes. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add chicken and tomatoes. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in paprika. Pour in 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup water and season with salt. Cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Remove lid and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm. Mix sour cream and 1 teaspoon cold water together in a small bowl. Add mixture to the pot and stir until gravy is evenly colored and smooth. Return chicken to the pot, cover and simmer on low for another 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir flour and salt together in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix egg and water together. Gradually add flour mixture and stir together until dumpling batter is very thick and mixture breaks from a spoon.
  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Drop 1/2 teaspoons of dumpling batter into the boiling water. Dumplings will rise to the surface in about 1 minute; boil for 5 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer dumplings to a bowl. Repeat steps until batter is used up and all dumplings are cooked. Mix 1 teaspoon of butter with cooked dumplings. Add dumplings to chicken mixture in the pot and allow to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.9 calories, Carbohydrate 76.5 g, Cholesterol 138.9 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1793.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Some recipes for chicken paprikash include vegetables like bell peppers and celery, but not my Grandmother Alta's. Hers was a simple combination of chicken, onions, garlic, paprika and sour cream. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 broiler/fryer chickens (about 3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut into 8 pieces each
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
2 cups hot chicken broth or water
1 cup sour cream
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and additional sweet Hungarian paprika
Hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat peanut oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain and keep warm., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onions; cook, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan, until onions begin to soften, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in flour and paprika; reduce heat to low. Cook until paprika is fragrant, 3-5 minutes. Add broth; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, 6-8 minutes. Return chicken to pan; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted into deepest part of thigh reads 170°, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter., Skim fat. Stir in sour cream; heat just until warmed through, 3-5 minutes (do not allow to boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley and additional paprika. Serve with hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Make and share this Chicken Paprikash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brent Bowser

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
1 medium onion (sliced)
2 tablespoons paprika
4 tablespoons butter
1 can chicken broth
4 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup flour (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt Butter in a large pot or dutch oven.
  • Stir in Paprika to butter.
  • Sautee the onions in the paprika butter solution, then temporarily remove them.
  • It may be necessary to add an additional Tablespoon of butter to the solution.
  • Brown the chicken in the butter.
  • Add the chicken broth, re-add the onions and simmer for one hour, covered.
  • After the solution is fully cooked, add in the sour cream.
  • You may also add in the flour to thicken the gravy.
  • This dish is often served with the German pasta,'Spaetzels' or with the Hungarian'Halousky'.
  • This meal is exceptionally filling with the Spaetzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.8, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 209.3, Sodium 729, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 46.9

AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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I came up with this one night after being inspired by a bunch of other recipes, and it was so delicious that I had to write it down and share it. It was also pretty easy. Serve this over buttered noodles.

Provided by Dories Lori

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons oil
1 big onion, diced (huge)
1 green pepper, diced
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground caraway
salt
black pepper
10 skinless chicken thighs, fat traces removed
4 plum tomatoes, diced
2 cups chicken stock, approx
3/4-1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
  • Add the green pepper, cook for 5 minutes or so, and add the mushrooms.
  • Cook until the mushrooms are just softened.
  • Add the paprika, caraway, pepper and salt (if you are not using salty stock, such as bullion cubes.)
  • Stir and add the chicken thighs and mix.
  • Add the tomatoes and enough stock to mostly cover the chicken.
  • Cover and simmer slowly for approximately 45 minutes.
  • The chicken should be falling off the bone, very tender.
  • Remove the chicken to a deep serving plate that has been warmed.
  • Reduce the stock a bit if it looks like it will be too much sauce.
  • Mix some stock fully into the sour cream to thin it a bit, and then mix the sour cream into the rest of the stock.
  • Heat until hot, but Do Not Boil.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, and serve over buttered egg noodles.
  • Miscellaneous Notes:.
  • Use 8 thighs if very large. "Bone in" is great.
  • Canned tomatoes are fine, as are bouillon cubes for the stock (in which case, don't add salt until the end, after you taste) and low-fat sour cream.
  • The prep time includes chopping and sauteing the veggies, and making the sauce at the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 132.6, Sodium 281.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 33.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality paprika: The quality of the paprika is crucial for the flavor of the dish. Look for Hungarian paprika, which has a rich, smoky flavor.
  • Brown the chicken well: Browning the chicken adds flavor and color to the dish. Be sure to brown the chicken in batches if necessary, so that it doesn't crowd the pan and steam instead of brown.
  • Don't skimp on the onions: Onions are an essential ingredient in chicken paprikash, and they should be cooked until they are very soft and caramelized. This will add a rich, sweet flavor to the dish.
  • Use a good quality chicken stock: The chicken stock is the base of the sauce, so it's important to use a good quality stock. You can either make your own or use a store-bought stock.
  • Simmer the dish for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. Serve the dish with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Chicken paprikash is a classic Hungarian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The key to making a great chicken paprikash is to use high-quality ingredients and to simmer the dish for at least 30 minutes. Serve it with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, and enjoy!

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