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Juicy chicken breast pieces in a rich, creamy sour cream paprika sauce.
Creamy sour cream chicken breast seasoned with garlic and paprika, topped with fresh herbs.

Creamy Paprika Chicken Breast

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
A weekday savior, where the technology of 'Chicken Paprikash' meets quick skillet meals. Chicken breast is prone to drying out, but the sour cream sauce and gentle poaching ensure the fibers stay juicy. This dish is a gem of Hungarian comfort food: simple ingredients, harmonious flavors, and rich sauce.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut the chicken breast into finger-thick strips across the grain, then season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Cutting across the grain shortens muscle fibers, making the meat feel more tender when chewed.
2 ✓

Heat the oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent; add minced garlic at the end.

Tip: Sauté garlic only for a moment until fragrant so it doesn't burn.
3 ✓

Add the chicken and sear over higher heat until it turns white and gets a little sear.

Tip: The sear (browning) provides deep flavors via the Maillard reaction.
4 ✓

Remove from heat, sprinkle with paprika, stir, then add a splash of water and return to heat to simmer.

Tip: Paprika dissolves in fat to release color but is heat-sensitive.
5 ✓

When chicken is tender, stir in sour cream, warm through (do not boil vigorously), and sprinkle with parsley.

Tip: The sauce thickness comes from the fat in the sour cream. Use a little water to thin if desired.
6 ✓

Serve with cooked rice or pasta, spooning plenty of sauce over the top.

Tip: A neutral side lets the paprika-sour cream sauce shine.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the meat tough?
You likely cooked it too long. Chicken breast needs very little time; as soon as the center turns white, it's done.
The sour cream curdled, what do I do?
This is cosmetic; it doesn't spoil the taste. Next time, temper the sour cream (mix with hot sauce) before adding to the pan, and do not boil it.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 head Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil or Lard
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Sweet Hungarian Paprika
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
  • 1 cup Rice or Dry Pasta (for serving)