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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings

This traditional Hungarian chicken paprikash is rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful, built around sweet paprika, tender chicken, and a creamy sour cream sauce. Served with soft, homemade dumplings, it’s a hearty, old-world dish that feels like something passed down through generations—simple, rustic, and incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Favorites, Main Course
Cuisine European, Hungarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1233 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Vidalia onion chopped
  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • water enough to almost cover chicken
  • 3 tsp seasoning salt optional
  • 1 pint sour cream full fat
  • 1/2 pint water for sauce mixture
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups water for dumplings
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour for dumplings
  • 1 tsp salt for dumplings

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  • Remove pot from heat and stir in paprika. Return to heat and add chicken pieces, browning lightly on all sides.
  • Add enough water to nearly cover the chicken. Add bouillon cubes and seasoning salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • In a bowl, mix sour cream, water, and flour until smooth.
  • Remove chicken and set aside. Slowly stir the sour cream mixture into the hot broth, mixing gradually to create a smooth sauce.
  • Return chicken to the sauce or serve separately, as desired.
  • For dumplings, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Mix eggs, water, flour, and salt into a thick batter.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough into boiling water. Cook until dumplings float to the surface, about 7 minutes.
  • Drain dumplings and serve alongside or under the chicken and sauce.

Notes

Use high-quality Hungarian paprika for the best flavor. Stir the sour cream mixture in slowly to prevent curdling. Dumplings can be made ahead and reheated gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 1233kcalCarbohydrates: 108.3gProtein: 70.3gFat: 58.3gSaturated Fat: 20.8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 324mgSodium: 1667mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 5g
Keyword chicken paprikash, comfort food, Homemade Dumplings, Hungarian recipe, paprika chicken