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Chicken Paprikash with Smoked Paprika and Dumplings
65 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
580 kcalCalories
42 gProtein
35 gCarbs
32 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Chicken Paprikash with Smoked Paprika and Dumplings

80% authentic · Hungarian-American

A flavorful variation incorporating smoked paprika for depth and served with simple, rustic flour dumplings, offering a slightly different texture and taste profile.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into chunks1.5 lbs
  • Onions, chopped2 medium
  • Sweet Hungarian paprika2 tablespoons
  • Smoked paprika1 tablespoon
  • All-purpose flour2 tablespoons
  • Chicken broth2 cups
  • Heavy cream1/2 cup
  • Butter2 tablespoons
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Flour dumplings (for serving)1 batch

Steps

  1. 1

    Season chicken chunks with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown chicken chunks on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened and lightly golden, about 6-8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the sweet and smoked paprika, and flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  5. 5

    Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Return chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is tender.

  7. 7

    Stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently for 5 minutes until sauce is thickened and heated through, but do not boil.

  8. 8

    Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  9. 9

    Prepare and cook flour dumplings according to your preferred method.

  10. 10

    Serve chicken paprikash hot over the cooked dumplings, garnished with fresh dill.

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