Hungarian chicken paprika stew

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Hungary · Paprikás-inspired · Hungary

Hungarian chicken paprika stew

Tender chicken, potato and carrot in a silky paprika sauce. Keep the sour cream optional so each bowl can stay familiar.

15 minPreparation
35 minCooking
50 minTotal time
4Servings
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For 4 servings

What you’ll need

Allergens
Milk if sour cream is used. Check stock labels.

One step at a time

Let’s make it

  1. Warm oil in a saucepan and cook onion, carrot and capsicum for 6 minutes until soft.
  2. Take the pan off the heat for a moment, stir in paprika, then add chicken and cook for 4 minutes until the outside is opaque.
  3. Add potatoes and stock. Cover and simmer for 22–25 minutes until the potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 75°C.
  4. Stir sour cream into adult portions or serve it on the side. Taste and add salt only if needed.

Preparation and cooking times are estimates. Use the doneness checks in the method.

Make the texture work

Blend some sauce smooth and serve chicken and potato separately if mixed textures are difficult. The soft potato helps make a gentle first bite.

Season it properly

Sweet paprika gives colour and warmth without chilli. Taste before adding salt; adults can add pepper or hot paprika at the table.

Simple swaps

Use turkey thigh or white beans instead of chicken. Plain yogurt can replace sour cream.

Keep it safely

Cool within 2 hours and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Reheat once until steaming hot.

Food education

What the ingredients bring

These are practical food-group notes, not a laboratory nutrition analysis. Portions and brands change the numbers.

  • Chicken provides protein, iron and vitamin B6.
  • Potatoes contribute carbohydrate energy and potassium.
  • Carrot and capsicum add beta-carotene, fibre and vitamin C.
Before serving: adapt the size and texture to your child’s chewing skills, then let the meal be a relaxed family moment.

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