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chicken paprikash

Comforting Chicken Paprikash That Warms the Soul

This chicken paprikash is a comforting dish that embraces you with warm flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tblsp vegetable oil or olive oil for a healthier option
  • 1 cup Vidalia onion, chopped yellow onion can be used as a substitute
  • 1 whole cut up chicken (skin intact) or skinless pieces for a lighter option
  • 2 tblsp sweet paprika use Hungarian sweet paprika for authenticity
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon dissolve in water as needed
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter substitute
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup flour add more to thicken as desired
  • 1 tblsp Lawry's seasoning salt optional
  • 1 tsp salt essential for flavor enhancement
For the Dumplings
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour consider gluten-free options if necessary

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chopped Vidalia onion and sauté for around 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
  2. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the whole cut-up chicken pieces to the pot. Brown the chicken on all sides for about 8–10 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in the sweet paprika and Lawry's seasoning salt, stirring well for 1-2 minutes until the paprika releases its vibrant color and aroma.
  4. Dissolve 2 chicken bouillon cubes in 4 cups of water, then pour this mixture into the pot, ensuring the chicken is fully submerged. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. While the chicken is simmering, prepare the dumpling batter by mixing 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of water, and all-purpose flour in a bowl. Start with 1 cup of flour.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the bubbling broth over the last 10–15 minutes of cooking. Cover the pot to trap steam.
  7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 cup of sour cream until the sauce becomes creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the chicken paprikash to rest for a few minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

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