Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

This authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash recipe (Paprika Chicken) uses a dutch oven to cook chicken, sweet paprika, onions and mushrooms in a rich sour cream sauce.

Authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Recipe

Hungarian Paprikash or Paprika Chicken is basically a flavorful peasant chicken stew that is a one-pot meal that you can serve as is or with a variety of side options. (See Below)

It really isn’t spicy, although there is plenty of spices that go into it like paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.

You could call it a comfort food that can easily be doubled (or tripled). It’s just a matter of layering on enough of the rest ingredients in proportion to the amount of chicken you want (or need).

How to Make Chicken Paprikash

For this recipe you will need chicken drumsticks and thighs, onions, garlic and onion powder, paprika (smoked and sweet), and olive oil.

Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil to the bottom of a heavy duty stock pot (Shown: Scanpan) or Dutch oven. Then, place your chicken in a single layer. Skin side down if using thighs.

Add the onions on top of the chicken.

Next add the mushrooms to the pot.

Tip: You can also use Shiitake or other wild mushrooms for added flavor and texture.

Top with your spices: Paprika: sweet and smoked, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh ground pepper.

Add enough water to cover about 1/4 inch over all of the ingredients. Stir well.

Cook for about 50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through before adding a slurry of potato starch and sour cream.

Stir well until creamy and without lumps.

Add this mixture in slowly to the Chicken Paprikash. It’s best if you remove the pot temporarily off the flame while incorporating the sour cream/starch mixture. Place back upon the heat and cook until thickened nicely.

Remove from heat. Serve over rice, spaetzle or dumplings, along with a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!

Hungarian Paprikash Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What vegetable goes with chicken paprikash?

The following vegetables go well with Chicken Paprikash: green beans, steamed broccoli, roasted brussels sprouts, corn, asparagus, and carrots.

What side is served with chicken paprikash?

The most popular sides to serve with Chicken Paprikash are homemade dumplings made with farina or flour, spaetzle, rice or egg noodles.

What kind of mushrooms to use for chicken paprikash?

Bella and Shiitake mushrooms are a great choice to use when making Chicken Paprika.

What does paprikash taste like?

Chicken Paprikash tastes like a rich chicken stew that is smothered in a sour cream or yogurt-based sauce that with not-so-spicy but creamy roasted peppers overtones and flavor.

Can you substitute yogurt for sour cream in chicken paprikash?

Yes, you can substitute yogurt for sour cream, but use Greek yogurt, as it is thicker and has the texture like sour cream.

What country is chicken paprikash from?

Chicken paprikash is traditionally associated with Hungary as being the place of origin for this delicious, peasant-style stew.

More Chicken-Inspired Recipes

If you love this recipe for Hungarian Chicken Paprika, then you’ll definitely want to try the following:

• Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
• Chicken Enchiladas
• Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard and Cannellini Beans
• Homemade Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

This authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash recipe (Paprika Chicken) uses a dutch oven to cook chicken, sweet paprika, onions and mushrooms in a rich sour cream sauce.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time55 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 60-minutes-or-less, chicken, chicken and dumplings, chicken dish, chicken recipe, chicken stew, feed a crowd, paprika

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 348kcal

Author: Deborah L Melian

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 4 chicken drumsticks
• 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 2 cups onions halved, sliced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika
• 2 tbsp Hungarian Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 cup potato starch
• 1 cup sour cream plus additional tablespoon to dollop for each serving
• Water as needed
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

• Drizzle olive oil in an all-purpose stock pot or Dutch oven.
• Place the chicken in a single layer.
• Layer onions and mushrooms respectively.
• Add the spices.
• Stir well.
• Fill with water up to 1/4-1/2 inches above prior ingredients.
• Simmer for 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• In a bowl mix completely, sour cream and potato starch.
• Remove pan off heat and add the sour cream mixture to contents in pot.
• Place back on heat for another five minutes.
• Remove and serve over rice, spaetzle, or dumplings, with a dollop of sour cream.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1965IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.9mg