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Paprika Chicken with Egg Noodles

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

Salt

1

/2 pound extra-wide egg noodles

2

tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), plus more if needed

2

pounds boneless skinless chicken, dark or white meat, cut into 1-inch pieces

Black pepper

2

garlic cloves, finely chopped

2

red bell peppers, seeded, quartered lengthwise, and thinly sliced

1

large onion, quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced

2

round tablespoons ground sweet paprika, a couple palmfuls

1

/2 teaspoon ground allspice (eyeball it in your palm)

2

cups chicken stock

1

cup sour cream

2

tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

2 to 3

tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

2 to 3

tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

1

/4 cup chopped cornichons or baby gherkin pickles

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water, and cook the noodles to al dente.

    Step 2

    While the water is coming to a boil, place a large skillet over medium-high heat with the EVOO. Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper and brown the meat for a few minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and reserve.

    Step 3

    Add the garlic, bell peppers, and onions to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook to soften, 7 to 8 minutes. Add a drizzle more EVOO if the pan seems dry. Add the chicken back to the pan and stir in the paprika, allspice, and stock. When the stock comes to a bubble, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 more minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream.

    Step 4

    Drain the egg noodles and return them to the hot pot. Toss with the butter, dill, and chives to coat.

    Step 5

    Ladle the chicken over the noodles in shallow bowls and top with chopped cornichons or gherkin pickles.

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