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Chicken Paprikash Noodles

Chicken Paprikash Noodles

A hearty Hungarian-inspired comfort dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy paprika sauce, served over buttery egg noodles.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add chopped onion to the pan and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in sweet paprika, then pour in the chicken broth slowly, scraping up the browned bits.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Cook egg noodles separately according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and gently stir in sour cream until sauce is smooth.
  8. Serve the chicken and sauce over egg noodles and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Use room temperature sour cream to prevent curdling.
  • Do not boil the sauce after adding the sour cream.
  • Sweet paprika is essential for the authentic flavor—don’t substitute with hot paprika unless you want more heat.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Hungarian
  • Diet: Low Salt

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: chicken paprikash, Hungarian chicken, paprika chicken, comfort food, creamy chicken