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May 12, 2010

Chicken Paprika & Spaetzle

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Presented by Easy To Bake Easy To Make
23 ratings
Prep time:

Servings: 4
Partner: Roasted Butternut Squash
Chicken Paprika & Spaetzle

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 chicken-breast halves (5 ounces each), skinned
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Hot cooked spaetzle or noodles
  • Fresh parsley, optional for garnish

Directions

  • 1
    Combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper in small bowl; mix well. Place flour mixture on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Coat chicken-breast halves with flour mixture. Reserve remaining flour mixture.
  • 2
    Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.
  • 3
    Add onion to same skillet; cook 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour mixture. Gradually stir in chicken broth; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Return chicken to skillet.
  • 4
    Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of meat registers 180°F and juices run clear, about 25 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Spoon off fat from gravy in skillet. Add sour cream to skillet; mix well.
  • 5
    Serve chicken with spaetzle and gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
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