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Rustic Hungarian Paprika Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce

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A cozy dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich and creamy tomato sauce flavored with sweet and smoked paprika.

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 cup roasted cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crispy fried shallots
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions until they become soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in both sweet Hungarian and smoked paprika, cooking for about 30 seconds to release the flavors.
  4. Incorporate the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the entire mixture into the slow cooker, adding the chicken thighs and ensuring they’re well-coated with the sauce.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  7. Whisk together the sour cream and heavy cream; temper it with hot sauce from the slow cooker before mixing it in.
  8. For a thicker sauce, create a flour slurry and stir it into the mixture.
  9. Fold in the roasted cherry tomatoes and cook on low for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley and crispy fried shallots.

Notes

For an added depth of flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in paprika and garlic for a few hours before cooking. Substitute chicken thighs with breast for a leaner option, or replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.

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