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Paprika Chicken Stew
4.7 from 78 votes

Paprika Chicken Stew

Paprika Chicken Stew features tender chicken thighs and drumsticks simmered with sautéed onions, colorful bell peppers, and garlic in a rich broth thickened with flour and Hungarian paprika. The stew offers a smoky, mildly spicy flavor with savory notes from bay leaves and a hearty texture from the slow-cooked chicken and vegetables, making it a satisfying meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 361 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Hungarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped, large
  • 1 yellow pepper chopped, or red pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or GF flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika (not smoked)
  • 3 bay leaf
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper crushed
  • 4 pieces chicken thigh trimmed and skinned, on the bone
  • 4 chicken drumstick skinned, small

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat.
  2. Add oil, onions and peppers. Sauté over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Whisk the flour and paprika in a bowl with the broth and then add to the pot with the bay leaves.
  4. Add the chicken and gently stir. Bring to boil and reduce heat to low.
  5. Stir again and cover the pot. Simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.
  6. Discard bay leaves and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1thigh, 1 drumstick and sauce Calories 361kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 214mg (71%) Sodium 954mg (40%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361

% Daily Value*

Serving 1thigh, 1 drumstick and sauce
Calories 361kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 214mg 71%
Sodium 954mg 40%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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