Heat oil in a pot and sauté the onion until soft and golden. Remove from heat and stir in paprika quickly (don’t burn it). Add chicken pieces (if using), salt, pepper, tomato, and green pepper. Pour in broth or water and simmer gently.
2. Make the Meatballs
Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Shape into small walnut-sized balls.
3. Cook Everything Together
After the chicken has simmered for about 20 minutes, gently add the meatballs into the pot. Cook everything together for another 20–25 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
4. Make it Creamy
Mix sour cream with flour and a few spoonfuls of hot sauce from the pot (to temper it). Stir it back into the stew. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.
