Chicken Goulash Recipe

Name: Chicken Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts (2 lb.); salt, pepper and flour; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 1 large onion (1 c.); 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 1/2 c. tomato juice; 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 1 Tbsp. chicken flavored instant bouillon; 2 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream, at room temperature

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts (2 lb.)
salt, pepper and flour
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 large onion (1 c.)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 c. tomato juice
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 Tbsp. chicken flavored instant bouillon
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream, at room temperature

1
Split chicken; skin, debone and cut into strips.
2
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Coat with flour and brown in oil. Pour off all oil except 3 tablespoons of the drippings.
4
Add onion and garlic.
5
Cook until onion is tender.
6
Add remaining ingredients except sour cream.
7
Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover; remove from heat after 5 minutes.
8
Stir about 1/4 cup of the sauce into sour cream.
9
Add slowly to mixture in skillet, stirring constantly until sour cream is thoroughly blended.
10
Heat through (do not boil).
11
Serve over noodles or rice.

442

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken breasts (2 lb.), salt, pepper and flour, 1/2 c. vegetable oil, 1 large onion (1 c.), and more.

Yes, Chicken Goulash falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Chicken Goulash

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Variations & substitutions

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