Chicken Paprikash Instant Pot Recipe

This chicken paprikash recipe is made with tender chicken tossed in a creamy paprika sauce that's seasoned to absolute perfection. This easy chicken paprikash recipe is one that you hardly have to work for, which makes it the perfect weeknight dinner that'll feed your whole family! 

The Best Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Recipe

This authentic Hungarian chicken paprikash is absolutely delicious! It's one of those meals that is the best thing to make during a busy work week. Simply add everything to the slow cooker and forget about it.

The creamy sauce is the perfect coating for thick, juicy chicken thighs. This chicken paprikash is truly a dish you'll want to savor every bite of.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs, bone in skin on
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken stock
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoon Parsley

How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash

Step 1: Cook chicken. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Add olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Then, transfer the chicken pieces to the crockpot. Drain off most of the grease in the skillet, reserving a light layer (about 1 tbsp).

Step 2: Cook onions. Drop the heat to medium and add the diced onions to the same skillet. Saute for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the sliced garlic and saute for 30 more seconds. Add oregano, salt, and pepper and stir them in. 

Step 3: Combine ingredients. Transfer the cooked onion mixture to the crockpot with the chicken. Add paprika, canned diced tomatoes, chopped red pepper, and sugar. Whisk the tomato paste with the chicken broth then pour it in. Give everything a quick stir and cover the pot.

Step 4: Slow-cooked chicken. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Once cooked, add sour cream and stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Serve with rice or egg noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley, and enjoy!  

Recipe Tips And Variations

• Season the chicken paprikash with hot paprika, sweet paprika, or Hungarian paprika to make even more authentic chicken paprikash.
• Use plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream.

How To Store Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

The best way to store any leftover chicken paprikash is in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 5 days when stored this way.

To reheat transfer it to a pan with a bit of chicken broth and heat at medium heat until the internal temperature is heated back to at least 165°F.

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