Low-Carb Paprika Chicken

Craving comfort food without the carbs? This Low-Carb Paprika Chicken is a deliciously satisfying take on the classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash—reimagined for your keto or low-carb lifestyle. Succulent chicken simmers in a rich, paprika-spiced sauce, made luxuriously creamy with sour cream and finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives for color and flavor. It’s the perfect one-pan dish for a cozy night in, packed with bold taste and none of the guilt.

Serve it over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or simply enjoy it as-is to keep things extra low-carb. And if you’re in the mood for a glass of wine, try pairing it with a dry Riesling or Grüner Veltliner—both offer a crisp contrast to the creamy sauce without overpowering the dish. Prefer red? A light-bodied Pinot Noir also pairs beautifully.

With this low-carb twist on a classic, you won’t miss the starches—and you’ll gain a new weeknight favorite.

Ingredients

Instructions

Season 1 cup of Carbquick with 2 tablespoons paprika, season salt, garlic salt, thyme and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate.

Season the chicken with salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons paprika.

Dredge the chicken in the Carbquick mixture.

Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown the chicken on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Saute the onions in the skillet.

Add the broth to the same skillet and deglaze the pan. Add the chicken back to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the onions on top of the chicken and simmer another 30 minutes, covered.

Meanwhile, whisk milk and 2 Tbsp. of Carbquick in a bowl. Add the sour cream and whisk.

When the simmering time is complete, remove the chicken and onions to a plate. Add the sour cream mixture to the skillet and stir until thick.

Add the chicken back to the pan and coat with the sauce. Serve over noodles. (Note: You can make the noodles starch-resistant by preparing them 24 hours ahead of when needed and storing them in the refrigerator.

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Low-Carb Chicken Paprika

Chicken Paprikash is a traditional Hungarian dish that combines tender chicken and a creamy paprika-spiced sauce. The addition of sour cream gives it a luxurious texture and a little extra on top with fresh chives makes for a beautiful garnish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Hungarian

Servings 5

Equipment

• 1 measuring cup
• Measuring spoons
• 1 knife
• 1 shallow dish or pie plate
• 1 skillet with lid
• 1 Large spoon
• 1 whisk
• 1 medium bowl
• tongs
• 1 large pot for boiling water for noodles

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. Carbquick divided
• 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. paprika divided
• 1 tsp. season salt
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 5 chicken breast or thighs
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 red or yellow onions sliced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 pkg. egg noodles

Instructions

 

• Season 1 cup of Carbquick with 2 tablespoons paprika, season salt, garlic salt, thyme and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate.
• Season the chicken with salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons paprika.
• Dredge the chicken in the Carbquick mixture.
• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Brown the chicken on both sides for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove and set aside.
• Add the broth to the same skillet and deglaze the pan.
• Add the chicken back to the skillet.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add the onions on top of the chicken and simmer another 30 minutes, covered.
• Meanwhile, whisk milk and 2 Tbsp. of Carbquick in a bowl.
• Add the sour cream and whisk.
• When the simmering time is complete, remove the chicken and onions to a plate.
• Add the sour cream mixture to the skillet and stir until thick.
• Add the chicken back to the pan and coat with the sauce.
• Serve over noodles.

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