Aunt Sara'S Chicken Paprikash Recipe

Name: Aunt Sara'S Chicken Paprikash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 48 ounces chicken broth; 2 carrots, peeled and cut in half; 2 celery ribs, cut in half; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 medium tomatoes, quartered; 1 cup fresh parsley, uncut; 16 ounces sour cream; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup flour; Dumplings; 3 eggs; 2 cups flour; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
48 ounces chicken broth
2 carrots, peeled and cut in half
2 celery ribs, cut in half
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium tomatoes, quartered
1 cup fresh parsley, uncut
16 ounces sour cream
2 cups water
1/2 cup flour
Dumplings
3 eggs
2 cups flour
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Lightly flour the chicken and brown in the oil.
2
Add the paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, vegetables, parsley and chicken broth.
3
Simmer until the chicken is cooked, approximately one hour. Remove the chicken pieces and cool slightly or until you are able to remove the meat from the bones.
4
Pour the broth through a colander back into the kettle and discard the vegetables. Cool the broth slightly.
5
Combine the sour cream, water and flour until smooth and stir into the warm broth to make a creamy, slightly thick gravy.
6
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and make the dumpling dough.
7
In a large bowl beat the eggs, add the water, flour and salt to make a sticky dough. Put the dough on a large plate and cut dumplings with a spoon into the boiling water. The size that you make them is totally your call. We like them to be about grape size but you can certainly make them smaller. if you happen to have a spatzele cutter this works great as well. Stir and cook the dumplings for about 5 minutes or until the float on the top of the water. Drain well.
8
Add the chicken pieces back into the gravy and server over the dumplings. YYYUUUUMMMM!

1615

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

184

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika, 2 tablespoons onion powder, and more.

Yes, Aunt Sara'S Chicken Paprikash falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aunt Sara'S Chicken Paprikash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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