Dinner Lunch

One Skillet Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

One Skillet Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Jess Bentley
@SliceofJess

Make this One Skillet Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Springer Mountain Farms Simply Superior Chicken™ for rich, authentic flavor in every bite. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a creamy paprika sauce for a comforting, easy weeknight dinner that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.

00:10
Prep
00:35
Cook
00:45
Total Time

Ingredients & Directions

Directions

Chicken Paprikash

2 tablespoons
salted butter, divided
2 lbs
Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Thighs
1
yellow onion, chopped
4
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1
roma tomato, chopped
1
Hungarian Wax Pepper (or subst with banana pepper)
1 tablespoon
tomato paste
1 teaspoon
salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon
freshly cracked black pepper, or more to taste
1 cup
chicken stock, or 1/2 cup more for extra sauce
2 tablespoons
sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup
full fat sour cream, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons
heavy cream
Italian parsley, for garnish
  1. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and melt, then add the chicken and brown on all sides.
  3. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate.
  4. Add the other tablespoon of butter to the skillet and start to brown the onions.
  5. Once golden, add the garlic, tomato, Hungarian pepper, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir fry for an additional 2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
  7. Return the chicken back to the skillet and pour over the chicken stock.
  8. Next sprinkle the top of each chicken thigh with paprika. Bring the stock to a low boil, then cover.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  10. Whisk together the sour cream, flour, and heavy cream in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
  11. Once the chicken has reached 165°F, remove from the skillet and set aside on the plate.
  12. Add the sour cream mixture into the sauce, making sure to whisk constantly to prevent curdling / lumps.
  13. Bring to a simmer and continue to whisk until thickened.
  14. Taste, add more salt and pepper if needed, then return the chicken to the simmering sauce.
  15. Simmer for a few minutes and then garnish with Italian parsley before serving.

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One Skillet Hungarian Chicken Paprikash simmering in a rich, creamy paprika sauce with tender, golden-browned chicken thighs, garnished with fresh parsley and served with slices of crusty bread — an easy, comforting, and authentic Hungarian-inspired chicken dinner.

Dinner Lunch

One Skillet Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

One Skillet Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Jess Bentley
@SliceofJess

Make this One Skillet Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Springer Mountain Farms Simply Superior Chicken™ for rich, authentic flavor in every bite. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a creamy paprika sauce for a comforting, easy weeknight dinner that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.

Yield: 4

00:10 Prep
00:35 Cook
00:45 Total Time

Ingredients

Directions

Chicken Paprikash

2 tablespoons
salted butter, divided
2 lbs
Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Thighs
1
yellow onion, chopped
4
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1
roma tomato, chopped
1
Hungarian Wax Pepper (or subst with banana pepper)
1 tablespoon
tomato paste
1 teaspoon
salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon
freshly cracked black pepper, or more to taste
1 cup
chicken stock, or 1/2 cup more for extra sauce
2 tablespoons
sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup
full fat sour cream, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons
heavy cream
Italian parsley, for garnish
  1. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and melt, then add the chicken and brown on all sides.
  3. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate.
  4. Add the other tablespoon of butter to the skillet and start to brown the onions.
  5. Once golden, add the garlic, tomato, Hungarian pepper, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir fry for an additional 2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
  7. Return the chicken back to the skillet and pour over the chicken stock.
  8. Next sprinkle the top of each chicken thigh with paprika. Bring the stock to a low boil, then cover.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  10. Whisk together the sour cream, flour, and heavy cream in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
  11. Once the chicken has reached 165°F, remove from the skillet and set aside on the plate.
  12. Add the sour cream mixture into the sauce, making sure to whisk constantly to prevent curdling / lumps.
  13. Bring to a simmer and continue to whisk until thickened.
  14. Taste, add more salt and pepper if needed, then return the chicken to the simmering sauce.
  15. Simmer for a few minutes and then garnish with Italian parsley before serving.
Find more details about this recipe and other great dishes from the Slice of Jess Blog.
Springer Mountain Farms
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