Creamy Paprika Chicken

Name: Creamy Paprika Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; ¼ teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ cup low sodium chicken stock; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; ¼ cup dry white wine or sherry (optional); ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt); 8 ounces enriched egg noodles, cooked and drained; ¼ cup chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
479 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Paprika Chicken

Kaitlin Farley

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This Creamy Paprika Chicken is my kind of comfort food, and you can make it in 30 minutes! This easy skillet chicken dish features juicy chicken simmered in a creamy sauce that's packed with rich flavor and color from sweet paprika. Serve it over a bowl of egg noodles for a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ cup low sodium chicken stock
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
¼ cup dry white wine or sherry (optional)
¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
8 ounces enriched egg noodles, cooked and drained
¼ cup chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Heat 1 ½ tablespoons oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper and sprinkle them with flour. Toss to coat all of the pieces.
Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and cook without moving until golden, 3-4 minutes. Flip the pieces over and cook another 2-3 minutes on the other side (the chicken will finish cooking later in the sauce). Remove chicken from the pan.
Whisk the tomato paste and chicken stock together in a measuring cup or bowl. Set aside.
Heat the remaining ½ tablespoon oil in the pan and add the onion. Cook 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften and then add the garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 4-5 minutes.
Add the chicken back to the pan along with the paprika and stir to combine well. Turn the heat up to high and add the wine (if using). Cook until reduced.
Pour in the tomato paste and chicken stock mixture and season the sauce with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Simmer a few minutes until the sauce starts to thicken and the chicken is cooked through. Turn the heat off and stir in the sour cream or yogurt.
Serve the chicken over egg noodles. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

I like to add mushrooms to this creamy paprika chicken but you can substitute other veggies like red bell pepper or baby spinach.
The kind of paprika you use will affect the final flavor of the dish. I typically use regular sweet paprika. If you like a little kick, use hot Hungarian paprika or add a little cayenne pepper.
I use a little flour to thicken the sauce but you can omit it (or substitute cornstarch) to keep the recipe gluten free.
Use a dry, white wine (like a Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Riesling) or sherry. If you don't want to use wine, you can leave it out or add a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving (chicken and egg noodles) Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 489mg (20%) Potassium 999mg (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1318IU (26%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 serving (chicken and egg noodles)
Calories	479kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	37g	74%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.05g	3%
Cholesterol	121mg	40%
Sodium	489mg	20%
Potassium	999mg	21%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1318IU	26%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	76mg	8%
Iron	3mg	17%