Chicken Paprikash

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This chicken paprikash recipe is wonderful. My grandmother made this hearty chicken dish whenever we visited her. It was the only thing I'd eat until I was ready to burst!

Submitted by ErinWebster
Updated on September 10, 2024
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A serving of chicken paprikash served with dumplings
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces, with skin

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Dumplings:

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 3 large eggs, beaten

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Make the dumplings: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Mix water, eggs, and salt together in a large bowl.

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  3. Gradually stir in flour to make a stiff batter.

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  4. Scoop up some batter with a spoon and use another spoon to scrape it into the boiling water. Repeat until several dumplings are cooking.

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  5. Cook until dumplings float to the top, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain in a colander or sieve. Rinse with warm water and drain again. Repeat to make remaining dumplings.

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  6. Start the sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

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  7. Add onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.

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  8. Pour in water and season with paprika, pepper, and salt. Continue to cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

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  9. Finish the sauce: Stir sour cream and flour together in a small bowl until well combined. Add to the skillet and slowly stir to combine with the sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

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  10. Gently spoon dumplings into the sauce and stir to coat. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

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  11. Spoon dumplings, sauce, and chicken onto serving plates.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

961 Calories
54g Fat
69g Carbs
47g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 961
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54g 69%
Saturated Fat 24g 118%
Cholesterol 323mg 108%
Sodium 1745mg 76%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 47g 95%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 635mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.