Chicken Paprikash Recipe - An Easy Hungarian Dish For Delicious Comfort Food

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey offers a leaner option, while thighs are more affordable.

Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt.

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil and wait until hot.

Sear the chicken on all sides for about 5 minutes per side, in batches if necessary.

Remove the chicken from the pot once browned.

Add diced onions to the same pot and cook until softened, about 5-8 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot.

Add mushrooms and garlic, cooking for another 5 minutes until mushrooms lose moisture.

Stir in paprika, flour, oregano, and black pepper until the mixture resembles a paste.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until the mixture darkens.

Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.

Lower the heat to medium and add back the chicken along with any residual juices from the tray.

Simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

If the sauce gets too thick, add more broth or water as needed.

Add a little vinegar to substitute for the sourness of sour cream.

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve over fusilli or any type of pasta, garnished with red chili flakes and chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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