Chicken Paprikash with soured cream
Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 17 Jan 2026
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This slow cooker chicken paprikash is a beautifully comforting dish that brings authentic Hungarian flavours to your kitchen with minimal effort. By gently simmering chicken legs with sweet and hot paprika, the meat becomes incredibly tender while the onions melt into a rich, savoury base. The addition of tangy soured cream at the end creates a silky, luxurious sauce that perfectly balances the warmth of the spices.
As a versatile main course, this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays when you want a nutritious, homemade meal waiting for you at the end of the day. Serve it traditionally over buttered noodles or with creamy mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of the vibrant paprika sauce. A scattering of fresh dill adds a final bright note to this classic family favourite.
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Ingredients for Chicken Paprikash with soured cream
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1.4kg chicken legs
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
120ml chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup soured cream
Fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
Slow cooker
How to make Chicken Paprikash with soured cream
In slow cooker, stir together onions, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and paprika. Spread mixture evenly over bottom of insert.
Rub garlic halves over chicken, then sprinkle chicken with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt. In medium saucepan over moderately high heat, heat butter and oil until hot but not smoking. Add chicken pieces and brown, turning occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker (do not clean pan), layering chicken on top of onion mixture.
In same saucepan over high heat, bring stock to simmer, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Pour over chicken in slow cooker, cover, and cook on low until chicken is tender but not falling off bone, 5 to 6 hours.
Stir soured cream into sauce. Garnish with dill and serve.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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17 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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UK recipe editors
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