Keto Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash is a classic Hungarian dish that is full of flavor and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this classic comfort food meal is sure to be a hit. With its rich and creamy sauce, tender chicken, and aromatic spices, Chicken Paprikash is a one-pan meal that will have the whole family coming back for seconds.

To make this even better, this is keto-friendly with only 4 net carbs. Now you can enjoy this delicious dish guilt-free!

Ingredients

Here is a quick look at what you will need. You can find the full measurements in the recipe card below.

Chicken, Peppers, Onions, Sour Cream, Heavy Cream, Roma tomatoes, Hungarian paprika, garlic, butter, broth

Bone in and skin on chicken thighs and chicken legs
Butter
Yellow Onion chopped
Minced garlic
Red bell pepper chopped
Roma tomatoes chopped
Chicken broth
Hungarian paprika
Heavy cream
Sour cream
Salt and black pepper to taste

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

This is a quick overview of the steps. See the Recipe card below for the rest.

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 until golden brown, 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 for another 2-3 minutes.

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.

Variations and Substitutions

Paprika - If you have a hard time finding Hungarian paprika, you can use regular paprika
Oil - You can replace the butter with Olive oil
Chicken - If you are vegetarian, you can replace the chicken with tofu or your protein of choice
Sauce - You can make a dairy-free version by using coconut milk instead of heavy whipping cream and sour cream
Gluten-free - Use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken the sauce
Low-carb - Serve over zucchini noodles instead of pasta
Vegetables - Feel free to add in any extra vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli to bulk up the dish and add more
Stock -If you don't have chicken broth handy, you can use either chicken stock or bullion cubes

Equipment

Skillet
Bowls
Knives

Storage

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days
Freezing: You can store in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months
Reheat in the microwave or in the skillet

Pro Tips

Using a Cast Iron skillet would give you the best color on your chicken.
When making your savory sauce, you don't need exact measurements for your seasoning. Feel free to adjust them to your taste buds.
When choosing your favorite low-carb side, try some cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

FAQ

What is Hungarian paprika?

Hungarian paprika is a sweet paprika that gives a distinctive flavor to soups and stews such as chicken paprikash and beef goulash.

What temperature should chicken reach?

Fully cooked chicken pieces should reach an internal temperature of 165 with an instant-read meat thermometer.

How many carbs are in chicken paprikash?

4 net carbs per serving