Creamy Chicken Paprikash with Egg Noodles (Hungarian)
This comforting Hungarian-style chicken paprikash is rich, creamy, and packed with paprika flavor—served over buttery egg noodles for the perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients
For the Chicken Paprikash
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp butter (divided)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Egg Noodles
8 oz wide egg noodles
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
Heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauté Onions & Garlic:
Add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté onions for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add Paprika & Flour:
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in sweet paprika and smoked paprika to coat the onions. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Build the Sauce:
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
Simmer Chicken:
Return cooked chicken to the pan. Simmer on low heat for 10–12 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Finish with Sour Cream:
Remove from heat. Temper the sour cream by mixing in a few spoonfuls of the hot sauce, then stir the tempered sour cream into the skillet. Mix until creamy. Do not boil after adding sour cream.
Prepare Noodles:
Cook egg noodles in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with butter.
Serve:
Spoon the creamy chicken paprikash over the buttered noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Paprika Tip: Use authentic Hungarian sweet paprika for the most traditional flavor.
Sour Cream Tip: Temper to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth sauce.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
