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Homestyle Baked Chicken Paprikash Recipe

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This Homestyle Baked Chicken Paprikash is a comforting Hungarian-inspired dish with tender, oven-baked chicken in a rich, creamy paprika sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight meals or hearty family dinners.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of paprika.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  6. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of paprika, then sprinkle in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  7. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth. Add the bay leaf if using.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, and transfer to the oven.
  9. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden.
  10. Remove from the oven, discard bay leaf, and stir in sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with egg noodles, dumplings, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Use boneless chicken thighs for faster cooking.
  • Smoked paprika adds a deeper flavor if desired.
  • To make it gluten-free, use cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Do not boil after adding sour cream to avoid curdling.
  • Store leftovers for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze before adding sour cream.

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