Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash
This Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash gives you tender chunks of chicken in a rich tomato sauce flavored with plenty of sweet paprika. Sour cream is stirred in at the end, turning the sauce smooth and creamy without spending much time at the stove. Serve it over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for an easy dinner the whole family can dig into.
Use sweet paprika, sometimes labeled Hungarian sweet paprika. It gives the dish its distinctive paprika flavor without making it spicy. Hot paprika can be used if you want more heat, but it will change the overall flavor of the dish.
For the best and safest results, thaw the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. This also helps the chicken cook more evenly.
You can chop the chicken and onion ahead of time and refrigerate them separately until you are ready to cook. You can also measure the seasonings in advance. Add everything to the slow cooker when you’re ready to start cooking.
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Full-fat plain Greek yogurt can work in place of sour cream, although it will give the sauce a slightly different flavor. Stir it in at the end just as you would the sour cream.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Cut the chicken into similar-sized chunks so the pieces cook evenly.
- Yellow onion: The onion softens as it cooks and adds a little sweetness to the sauce.
- Diced tomatoes with juice: Don’t drain the tomatoes. The juice becomes part of the sauce as everything cooks together.
- Sweet paprika: Paprika is the main flavor in this dish, so a fresh, good-quality sweet paprika makes a difference. If the jar has been sitting in your spice cabinet for years and barely has a scent, it may be time for a new one.
- Garlic powder: This adds plenty of garlic flavor without any extra chopping.
- Sour cream: Stir the sour cream in after cooking. Adding it at the end helps keep the sauce creamy and smooth.
- Salt and pepper: Season lightly before cooking, then taste again before serving and add more as needed.
Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash
- Add the chicken, onion, diced tomatoes with their juice, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Add the chicken, onion, diced tomatoes with their juice, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for the chicken breasts.
- Fresh, good-quality sweet paprika will give you the best flavor.
- Always stir the sour cream in after the chicken has finished cooking.
- For a slightly thicker sauce, remove the lid and cook on LOW for another 15–20 minutes before stirring in the sour cream.
Storage and Reheating
- Store leftover chicken paprikash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat it gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave in shorter intervals, stirring occasionally. Avoid overheating the sauce since very high heat can cause the sour cream to separate.
- Because sour cream sauces can change texture after freezing and thawing, this dish is best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated. If you plan to freeze it, freeze the chicken and tomato mixture before adding the sour cream, then thaw, reheat, and stir in fresh sour cream before serving.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer: Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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