Chicken Paprikash with Sour Cream

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Tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich paprika sauce with fresh herbs, finished with a cool dollop of sour cream for balanced warmth. This Hungarian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, Hungarian sweet paprika, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Hungarian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, coating evenly.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika over the onions and garlic, stirring to combine. Pour in 1.5 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tbsp dill, then cook for 2 more minutes until heated through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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