Mushroom Chicken Paprikash
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4.6
Mushroom Chicken Paprikash
Description
Mushroom Chicken Paprikash combines bite-sized chicken breast pieces coated in smoked paprika and flour, pan-seared to a golden brown. The sauce develops by sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter, then deglazing with broth and stirring in tomato paste for richness. The chicken returns to the pan to finish cooking in the flavorful sauce. A dollop of plain yogurt, sour cream, or creme fraiche is incorporated at the end, lending a smooth, slightly tangy creaminess that mellows the paprika's warmth.
The texture is hearty with tender chicken and softened mushrooms in a sauce with depth from tomato paste and broth. The preparation highlights the balance of smoky paprika and creamy elements, supported by fresh parsley garnish for brightness. This dish suits serving over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated and can be frozen for extended storage. When reheating, gentle warming prevents curdling of the dairy component.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 8 ounce white mushrooms sliced and diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ cup PLAIN yogurt creme fraiche, or sour cream
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: In a medium bowl toss the chicken pieces with the paprika, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour on top of the chicken and toss to coat.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown on each side, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes. Don't worry if the chicken is not cooked through, it will fully cook later on in the sauce. Transfer the chicken onto a plate and set aside.
- Saute: Add the butter to the pan, and stir in the onions and mushrooms. Saute the mixture, stirring occasionally and scraping up the browned bits from the chicken, until the onion is translucent and the onions and mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in about 1/4 cup of the chicken broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up any bits from the bottom. Stir in the tomato paste, whisking to combine. Add the rest of the chicken broth and the bay leaf, stirring well.
- Finish Cooking: Add the chicken back into the skillet and simmer the mixture over medium-low to medium heat, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the yogurt and cook for about 2-3 minutes longer. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or rice and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the protein or spices to suit your preferences for variations on this recipe.
- You may substitute plain yogurt with sour cream or creme fraiche to finish the sauce.
- Let leftovers cool completely before transferring to airtight containers for refrigeration; they last 3–4 days.
- To freeze, store in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 4–6 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating gently on stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 531mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 893mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1282IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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