👩🍳 How to Make It – Step by Cozy Step:
1️⃣ Sauté the Onions
Heat your oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden and soft — this builds the flavor base. 🧅✨
2️⃣ Add Garlic + Paprika
Stir in garlic for 1 minute. Then remove from heat, add the sweet paprika, and stir well. (Taking it off heat prevents the paprika from burning and turning bitter!) 🌶️🔥
3️⃣ Brown the Chicken
Return the pot to medium heat. Add chicken pieces and brown them slightly, coating well in the paprika mixture. This is where the flavor magic starts! 🪄🍗
4️⃣ Simmer in Broth
Pour in the chicken broth and chopped tomato/pepper if using. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on low heat for 40–50 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy. 🕰️💕
5️⃣ Make It Creamy
In a small bowl, mix the flour with sour cream until smooth. Gradually stir a few spoonfuls of the hot broth into the sour cream to temper it (this prevents curdling).
Slowly stir the sour cream mixture into the pot. Simmer gently (don’t boil!) for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens to a silky perfection. 😍
🍽️ What to Serve With Chicken Paprikash:
- Nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) – traditional and SO good! 🍜
- Buttered egg noodles – super easy & tasty
- Rice or mashed potatoes – if you’re going comfort classic
- Crusty bread – because you’ll want to soak up every drop 😋🍞
Sprinkle some fresh parsley on top if you’re feeling fancy! 🌿
💡 Tips for Perfection:
✨ Paprika is everything – Get good-quality sweet Hungarian paprika (not smoked or spicy). It makes the whole dish sing. 🎶
✨ Don’t overcook the sour cream – Add it gently and avoid boiling once it’s in.
✨ Bone-in chicken = maximum flavor – Thighs and drumsticks are ideal.
✨ It’s even better the next day! The flavors deepen beautifully overnight. 💤❤️
🧡 Why You’ll Fall in Love With It:
- One pot, low effort, high reward 👩🍳
- Soothing, savory, and creamy
- Crowd-pleasing, family-style comfort
- A taste of old-world Hungarian soul 🇭🇺✨
📸 Wrapping It Up
Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is a dish that feels like home, even if you’ve never been to Hungary. It’s the kind of meal that brings people to the table — and keeps them coming back for seconds. 🥰🍲
Have you made it before? Planning to try it soon? Tag your plate or share your version in the comments — I’d love to see how you serve your paprikash! 💬📸
And if you’d like a printable version, video tutorial, or fun reel script for Facebook or TikTok, let me know — I’m here for it! 🎥✨
Wanna pair this with a soft Hungarian dessert or some homemade nokedli recipe to go with it? Say the word! 😄