Chicken Paprikash With Spaetzle

Chicken Paprikash With Spaetzle

By CozyDelicious

When the weather turns chilly outside, there's nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of Chicken Paprikash with Spaetzle. This classic Hungarian dish is a flavorful and hearty meal that will warm you up from the inside out. The tender chicken simmered in a rich paprika-infused sauce served over soft homemade spaetzle makes for a cozy dinner that's perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

  • Prep 20 min
  • Cook 40 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Yield 4 servings
  • Cuisine Hungarian
  • Category Dinner
Gluten-Free (if spaetzle is made with gluten-free flour) Nut-Free Chicken Paprikash Spaetzle Hungarian Comfort Food Paprika Chicken Thighs Homemade Spaetzle

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.

  2. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and both sweet and smoked paprika. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. Return the seared chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

  4. While the chicken is simmering, prepare the spaetzle according to the package instructions or make your own homemade spaetzle by combining flour, eggs, water, and salt to form a thick batter. Press the batter through a spaetzle maker or a colander with large holes into boiling water. Cook until the spaetzle floats, then drain.

  5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot. Stir in the sour cream to the sauce until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Return the chicken to the pot and heat through.

  6. Serve the Chicken Paprikash over a bed of freshly cooked spaetzle. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving
Calories
650 kcal
Total Fat
35 g
Saturated Fat
10 g
Cholesterol
180 mg
Sodium
700 mg
Total Carbohydrate
40 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Sugars
5 g
Protein
45 g

Enjoy this delicious Chicken Paprikash with Spaetzle with your loved ones for a comforting meal that will transport you to Eastern Europe with its rich flavors and heartwarming appeal. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests with a taste of traditional Hungarian cuisine. Share the warmth and joy of homemade comfort food with this easy-to-follow recipe.

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