Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash

from goodhousekeeping.com
35 min
4 servings

One of Hungary’s most popular dishes, chicken paprikash is a delicious stew of chicken, peppers and onions in a rich, sour cream sauce seasoned with paprika.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 1/2-in. pieces
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. paprika (Hungarian if possible)
  • 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 14-oz can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • Cooked egg noodles and chopped parsley, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet on medium-high. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to medium, add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet along with onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add red pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle vegetables with flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, then tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Return chicken to skillet along with any juices and hot sauce (if using) and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Serve over egg noodles and sprinkle with parsley.