Family Pleasing Chicken Paprika Recipe

Name: Family Pleasing Chicken Paprika
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 medium onion, chopped (walla walla or vidalia preferred); 1 ½ cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika, more to taste; black pepper; ½ cup white wine, whatever available; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (more if needed to achieve desired thickness); ½ cup cold water, to mix starch; 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder (I use minced frequently, but will cause chunkier gravy); 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup sour cream

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, chopped (walla walla or vidalia preferred)
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika, more to taste
black pepper
½ cup white wine, whatever available
1 tablespoon cornstarch (more if needed to achieve desired thickness)
½ cup cold water, to mix starch
1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder (I use minced frequently, but will cause chunkier gravy)
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ cup sour cream

1
Cube chicken into 1-2 inch chunks- as desired.
2
In a deep skillet, brown chicken breasts with oil, garlic and pepper.
3
Once cooked, add onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring lightly.
4
Add paprika (at least 2 tbsp -more to taste) and the chicken broth.
5
Bring to a rolling bubble, add wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
6
In a cup on the side, mix cold water and cornstarch completely.
7
Spoon mixture into simmering chicken, stirring until desired thickness is achieved.
8
Cook for at least 5 more minutes to cook out the starch taste.
9
When ready to serve, remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, enough to achieve the creaminess desired.
10
Serve over your favorite pasta(egg noodles, cavatappi, penne), mashed potatoes or rice.
11
Enjoy!
12
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490

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 medium onion, chopped (walla walla or vidalia preferred), 1 ½ cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika, more to taste, and more.

Yes, Family Pleasing Chicken Paprika 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!

Family Pleasing Chicken Paprika

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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