Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Chicken and Dumplings)

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Perfect choice, Ashley!  Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings (Paprikás Csirke Nokedlivel) is one of the most beloved comfort foods in Hungary 

. Juicy chicken simmered in a creamy paprika sauce, served with homemade dumplings (nokedli).

 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings 

Ingredients

For the Chicken Paprikash:

• 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
• 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 6–8 bone-in thighs/drumsticks
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional but traditional)
• 1 tomato, chopped (or ½ cup canned tomatoes)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Dumplings (Nokedli):

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup water (or as needed)
• ½ tsp salt