Mom's Chicken Paprika
Mom's Chicken Paprika features tender pan-browned chicken simmered with onions and plenty of paprika, yielding a gently spiced, smoky warmth. A simple milk-thickened pan sauce turns the cooking juices into a silky gravy that’s perfect for spooning over egg noodles or rice. Ideal for a comforting family dinner when you want homestyle flavors and satisfying richness.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom's Chicken Paprika, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
In a shallow dish or bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, seasoned salt, thyme, and ground black pepper. Mix together; coat the chicken pieces in this mixture and fry in shortening in a large skillet until lightly browned on all sides.
- 2
Sprinkle paprika and garlic salt over the chicken. Add hot water to the skillet and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3
Place onion rings on top of the chicken pieces and simmer for another 30 minutes.
- 4
Remove the chicken, with onions on top, to a serving platter and reserve.
- 5
In a small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons flour with milk and add to the liquid in the skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Pour the thickened mixture over the chicken and serve with hot cooked white rice or egg noodles, if desired.
- Calories 533.17 kcal High 27%
- Protein 79.4 g Good Source 159%
- Carbohydrate 34.23 g 12%
- Total Fat 9.21 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.41 g High --
- Cholesterol 255.11 mg High 85%
- Sodium 698.91 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 6.26 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 18.77 g --
- Added Sugars 4.95 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 59.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 211.25 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 16.02 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mom's Chicken Paprika is made with 11 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Dried Thyme, and Garlic Salt. Each serving provides about 533.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom's Chicken Paprika made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Dried Thyme, Garlic Salt, Milk. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom's Chicken Paprika?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 533.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom's Chicken Paprika easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mom's Chicken Paprika healthy?
- Mom's Chicken Paprika has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 533.17 calories and 79.4 g of protein, or 159% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 698.91 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.95 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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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