Chicken Paprikash mit Spaetzle

Chicken paprikash (Hungarian: paprikás csirke or csirkepaprikás) or paprika chicken is a popular dish of Hungarian origin and one of the most famous variations on the paprikash preparations common to Hungarian tables. The name is derived from the ample use of paprika, a spice commonly used in Hungarian cuisine. The meat is typically simmered for an extended period in a sauce that begins with a paprika-infused roux.
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CourseMain Course
CuisineIndian
KeywordChicken, Paprika, Paprikash
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings4 People
Calories264kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts Skinless
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp paprika Hungarian sweet prefered
  • 1/2 tsp kosher or coarse salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Instructions

  • 1.Cut the chicken breasts into 1" cubes.
  • Heat a large Cast Iron Skillet over medium heat til hot. Melt 1/4 cup butter in the hot pan. Add chicken, paprika, salt, and pepper. Saute chicken until browned and remove to covered plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in skillet and onions until translucent. Return chicken to pan. Add chicken broth and wine and simmer on low heat till chicken is cooked. Remove chicken to covered plate. Prepare Spaetzel as indicated in the notes section.
  • Stir flour into pan, and bring to a boil. Let sauce thicken thicken to desired taste. Add sour cream and mix. Return chicken to pan and coat with sauce. Serve with cooked spaetzle.
  • Serve with cooked spaetzle.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Paprikash mit Spaetzle
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 105mg35%
Sodium 277mg12%
Potassium 243mg7%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 400IU8%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.