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Chicken Paprikash

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 Lbs. Chicken Breast
  • Season Salt
  • Black Pepper

For the Paprikash

  • 6 Tbsp. Butter
  • 7 Tbsp. Flour
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth/Stock
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Paprika
  • 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Salt

For the Dumplings

  • 2 Cup Flour
  • Pinch Salt
  • 4 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Shortening
  • 3/4 Cup Milk

Instructions
 

For the Chicken: (can be done day ahead if you want!)

  • Season Chicken breasts liberally with seasoned salt and pepper.
  • Grill, bake or cook chicken in skillet for about 4-6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
  • Remove from pan and slice strips.Set aside.

For the Paprikash

  • Over medium high heat, in a large deep skillet/saucepan, melt your butter.
  • Add your flour and mix into the butter, stirring around the pan until lightly golden.
  • Add chicken broth/stock to pan stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken, paprika, cream and salt and pepper. Combine thoroughly.
  • Reduce to a simmer.

For the Dumplings

  • In large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Cut in shortening.
  • Add milk and mix.

To Finish

  • Spoon over the chicken mixture in the pan using a regular tablespoon.
  • Cover and allow to cook for about 15 minutes...but no peeking! The lid being on helps cook those dumplings!!
  • Serve...if you want over mashed potatoes like me :)