By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026

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Chicken Paprika

Serves 3

358 cal · 50 min

Chicken Paprika

Recipe GLPRa82eafed85ef65

4.0(1)
Eastern European
Main Course
50 min
358 cal
Servings: 3
Stovetop

A classic comfort dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, paprika-based sauce with sautéed onions and green peppers. The sauce is enriched with sour cream for a smooth, slightly tangy finish. This one-pan meal is simple yet flavorful, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

2 onions, diced

2 green bell peppers, diced

3 tablespoons paprika

6 boneless, skinless chicken pieces (about 2 pounds)

1/4 cup sour cream

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup dry white wine

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper on both sides.

  2. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.

  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onions and green peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

  4. Sprinkle the paprika over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to bloom the spice and release its flavor.

  5. Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the wine to reduce slightly for 2 minutes.

  6. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them among the vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  7. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

  8. Serve hot, spooning the paprika sauce with vegetables over the chicken pieces.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are standard stock at Charlotte chains like Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger, with no specialty stops required. The cost per serving lands around $4–5 depending on chicken price, driven mainly by the protein; sour cream and paprika are inexpensive staples. The stated 50 minutes is honest for browning chicken, softening peppers and onions, and simmering in sauce, though home cooks should budget 10 minutes for chopping. This is a forgiving one-pot dish that tolerates gentle heat and doesn't demand constant attention, making it solid for a weeknight, and leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave or stovetop without breaking the sauce.

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