Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Chicken and Dumplings)

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is a classic comfort food featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory paprika sauce and finished with creamy sour cream. Traditionally served with soft Hungarian dumplings called nokedli, this hearty dish is warm, comforting, and packed with authentic Hungarian flavor.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Paprikash

• 2 ½ pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Nokedli Dumplings

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup water, or as needed