Cook a recipe that dates back centuries. Keto chicken paprikash is an authentic Hungarian recipe that will make your mouth water.
What Is Chicken Paprikash
It’s also called chicken paprika. This dish originated in Hungary. In fact, it is one of the most popular recipes to come over to America from Hungary. It features chicken that is smothered in a bold and creamy sauce.
As you might guess, one of the main ingredients in this recipe is Hungarian paprika.
I stayed pretty close to the original recipe. this dish is just as flavorful and bold. In fact, you’ll be able to smell it as it simmers on the stove. As you smell all the aromas drifting up, you’ll pray for it to cook faster so you can eat it.
What Is Hungarian Paprika
Trust me, if you are going to make authentic Hungarian chicken paprikash, use Hungarian paprika. There are a bunch of different varieties of Hungarian paprika out there.
If you want a sweeter paprika, buy különleges. For a really spicy chicken dish, then I suggest buying erős.
If you find Hungarian sweet paprika in the store, it is probably the édesnemes variety. This has a sweet and pungeant flavor and a bright red color. It’s perfect for this dish – not too spicy for kids, but full enough of flavor to still stand out.
Keto Chicken Paprikash
Traditional chicken paprikash has a sauce that is thickened with all-purpose flour. That’s the only thing I had to change to make it low-carb. I tried to keep it as true to the classic recipe as I could.
Turns out, you don’t even miss it! If you want it to make the sauce even thicker, add a pinch of xanthan gum to the sauce. I found that this sauce is thick enough after combining sour cream and heavy whipping cream.
What To Eat With Chicken Paprikash
Traditionally, people serve mashed potatoes with chicken paprikash. Instead of mashed potatoes, serve some cauliflower mash with it to keep the carb count low.
Roasted veggies are another classic side dish to serve along with it, so add some asparagus almondine or your favorite green bean recipe with it.
The creamy sauce just begs for some rolls, so make some keto rosemary dinner rolls to go along with the chicken paprikash.
How To Use Leftover Chicken
Save this recipe and use it in your weekly meal prep. Reuse the flavorful chicken in other recipes. I like to shred it or chop it up and sprinkle it on top of a chopped salad. You can also use leftover chicken in a chicken soup later on in the week.
Keto Chicken Paprikash Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this keto chicken paprikash recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a bit further below.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
Bone in and skin on chicken thighs and legs
Butter
Onion
Minced garlic
Red bell pepper
Roma tomatoes
Chicken broth
Hungarian paprika
Heavy whipping cream
Sour cream
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
Sear the chicken evenly on both sides in the butter, and then remove to set aside.
Add the onions and peppers to the skillet, and saute until beginning to soften.
Mix in the tomatoes and garlic, and saute another minute.
Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the paprika and broth.
Return the chicken to the skillet, and toss in the sauce.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 40 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the skillet, and stir in the heavy whipping cream and sour cream until well blended.
Simmer until the sauce thickens
Return the chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and serve.
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Keto Chicken Paprikash
Cook a recipe that dates back centuries. Keto chicken paprikash is an authentic Hungarian recipe that will make your mouth water.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Bone-in Skin-On Chicken Thighs and Legs
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 Onion chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
- 2 Roma Tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 3 tbsp Hungarian Paprika
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
Instructions
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
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Melt the butter in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
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Sear the chicken evenly on both sides in the butter, and then remove to set aside.
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Add the onions and peppers to the skillet, and saute until beginning to soften.
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Mix in the tomatoes and garlic, and saute another minute.
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Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the paprika and broth.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, and toss in the sauce.
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Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 40 minutes.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet, and stir in the heavy whipping cream and sour cream until well blended.
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Simmer until the sauce thickens
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Return the chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and serve.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 345
Net Carbs: 4 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Chicken Dinner Ideas
This is a delicious way to try a new dinner cuisine on the ketogenic diet. If you enjoyed this keto chicken paprikash recipe, here are some more delicious and low-carb recipes you can make with chicken.
