The Best Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Recipe🇭🇺

Ohhh Ashley 😍 — this Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is a classic comfort dish! 🇭🇺🍗 Rich, creamy, and bursting with sweet paprika flavor, it’s perfect over noodles, rice, or even mashed potatoes.


🇭🇺 The Best Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes


🧂 Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or a mix of thighs and drumsticks)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional for depth)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley

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