Here is a easy-to-follow, authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings (Nokedli) recipe — rich, creamy, comforting, and full of classic paprika flavor 🇭🇺

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🍗✨ Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Chicken and Dumplings) 🇭🇺

Creamy • Hearty • Traditional

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Chicken Paprikash:

• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.2–1.5 kg (about 3 lbs) chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breast)
• 2–3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional but traditional)
• 1–2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)

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For the Dumplings (Nokedli / Spaetzle):

• 2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• ½–1 cup water
• ½ tsp salt

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