Kurací Paprikáš s Haluškami (Slovak Creamy Sweet-Paprika Chicken with Egg Dumplings) – Authentic Slovakia Recipe
Southern Slovak comfort classic bathing tender chicken and dumplings in a silky orange paprika cream sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender chicken thighs, Tiny buttered egg dumplings, Velvety paprika-sour cream sauce, Sweet Danube paprika, Caramelized onions
Ingredients for Kurací Paprikáš s Haluškami (Slovak Creamy Sweet-Paprika Chicken with Egg Dumplings) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups tiny buttered egg dumplings, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup velvety paprika-sour cream sauce
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet Danube paprika
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Slovakia seasoning (caramelized onions, garlic, parsley)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, sweet Danube paprika, and caramelized onions, garlic, parsley, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add tiny buttered egg dumplings and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in velvety paprika-sour cream sauce right before serving warm.