Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings
Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings features tender chicken simmered in a rich, paprika-forward tomato sauce balanced with a touch of creamy tang. Homemade dumplings add pillowy texture that soaks up every drop of the savory gravy. Serve this cozy dish for a hearty family dinner or a comforting weekend meal when you want bold, warming flavors.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Add the onion and cook, stirring once or twice, until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the chicken and tomatoes.
- 4
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the paprika.
- 6
Pour in 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup water and season with salt.
- 7
Cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.
- 8
Remove the lid and cook for 5 minutes more.
- 9
Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- 10
Stir the sour cream and 1 teaspoon cold water together in a small bowl.
- 11
Add this mixture to the pot and stir until the gravy is evenly colored and smooth.
- 12
Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer on low for another 30 minutes.
- 13
Meanwhile, stir the flour and salt together in a bowl.
- 14
In a separate bowl, mix the egg and water together.
- 15
Gradually add the flour mixture and stir until the dumpling batter is very thick and breaks from a spoon.
- 16
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
- 17
Add 2 teaspoons salt.
- 18
Drop 1/2 teaspoons of dumpling batter into the boiling water.
- 19
The dumplings will rise to the surface in about 1 minute; boil for 5 minutes more.
- 20
Use a slotted spoon to move the dumplings to a bowl.
- 21
Repeat until the batter is used up and all dumplings are cooked.
- 22
Mix 1 teaspoon of butter with the cooked dumplings.
- 23
Add the dumplings to the chicken mixture in the pot and let them heat through.
- Calories 440.46 kcal High 22%
- Protein 62.28 g Good Source 125%
- Carbohydrate 15.42 g 6%
- Total Fat 13.1 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.69 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 227.69 mg High 76%
- Sodium 447.06 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.96 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.96 g --
- Added Sugars 1.23 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 71.11 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.05 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 382.32 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 84.53 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 7.05 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Butter, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 440.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Butter, Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 440.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 23 steps.
- Is Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings healthy?
- Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 440.46 calories and 62.28 g of protein, or 125% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 447.06 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.69 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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