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Creamy Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Recipe with Tender Egg Noodles

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A comforting and creamy Hungarian chicken paprikash served over tender egg noodles, featuring authentic smoky paprika and a luscious sour cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts if preferred)
  • 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 2 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onions and mince the garlic. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add chicken skin-side down and cook until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add remaining butter. Add onions with a pinch of salt and cook slowly, stirring often, until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.
  4. Remove pan from heat briefly. Stir in paprika and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the onion and paprika mixture. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out raw flour taste.
  6. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Return chicken to pan, skin-side up. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Meanwhile, boil egg noodles in salted water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  8. Remove chicken pieces temporarily. Stir in sour cream off the heat until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Return chicken to sauce to warm through gently for a couple of minutes.
  10. Serve chicken and sauce over egg noodles, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Add paprika off the heat to prevent bitterness. Cook onions slowly for sweetness. Pat chicken dry before browning. Stir sour cream in off heat to avoid curdling. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or water. Cook noodles while chicken simmers to save time.

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