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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Recipe

Skillet Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is an easy weeknight meal with a creamy, spicy sauce and tender chicken served over noodles.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken thighs , boneless and skinless, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion , thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 3 cups egg noodles , to serve (you can use elbow macaroni or spiral fusilli)

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Add butter to large skillet over high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes each side.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside, and reduce heat on skillet to medium.
  5. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Add paprika, cayenne, and flour to skillet and stir well.
  8. Add in chicken broth and sugar, then cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  9. Reduce heat to medium low.
  10. Add chicken back in, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  11. Add in sour cream and vinegar and stir until well combined.
  12. Serve over cooked egg noodles.

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Nutrition Information

Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 740mg (31%) Potassium 379mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2746IU (55%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 740mg 31%
Potassium 379mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2746IU 55%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.