Tonys Chicken Paprikash Over Spaetzle Dumplings Recipes

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH WITH SPAETZLE

Steps:

• OK let's be Hungarian.
• Firstly we don't call the dumplings "spaetzle" but I can't spell the word that Grandma always used so I've borrowed the German term. (I've since learned how to spell Nokedli.).
• Start by heating the oil in a large pot and browning your chicken parts.
• Remove the chicken and add the butter or margarine to the pot.
• Sauté the onion in the melted butter until transparent.
• Add paprika, chicken, and water, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 45 minutes. (NOTE: I've learned over the years that using a 32 oz box of broth adds a lot of flavor to the dish.).
• Chicken should be very tender and about to fall off bones.
• Remove chicken to bowl.
• Add enough fresh water to pot to bring back to original level.
• Check flavor of broth.
• If flavor is weak add enough bullion to produce a well flavored broth. (SKIP this step if you used broth.).
• Bring broth to boil.
• Combine flour, salt, and pepper with eggs (the more eggs the richer the batter but two is OK) to form a thick batter.
• Now comes the tricky (and boring) part.
• Drop batter in boiling broth in 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon amounts until all batter is in pot and cooked.
• Spaetzle is cooked when it floats on surface.
• You may need to remove some to get it all in the pot.
• With all spaetzle cooked and in pot you now add your sour cream to broth. The amount is individual according to how creamy you wish the sauce to become (and how much water you started with).
• At this point I usually add about three tablespoons of flour mixed with one cup of water to thicken the broth. Sorry I omitted this step in the original submission.
• The sauce and spaetzle is the best part of this dish so be sure to make enough! They will be coming back for seconds on that part of the dish.
• One of the most surprising things about this dish is it actually tastes better the second day. Sooo if you are making it for a special dinner prepare it the day before and simply reheat it one half hour before serving.

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH WITH SPAETZLE

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, saute whole onions in butter until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute chopped onions until tender. Set aside. , In a large plastic resealable bag, combine flour and 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; add chicken, a few pieces at a time and shake to coat. , Place chicken in skillet; brown on all sides. Add the salt, parsley, broth and remaining paprika. Cover and cook over low heat until juices run clear, about 45 minutes. , For spaetzle, in a large bowl, stir the flour, eggs, milk, salt and baking powder until smooth (dough will be sticky). In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Pour dough into a colander or spaetzle maker coated with cooking spray; place over boiling water. , With a wooden spoon, press dough until small pieces drop into boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes or until dumplings are tender and float. Remove with a slotted spoon; toss with butter. , Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. In the same skillet, stir in the sour cream, capers and juice and onions. Return chicken to the skillet and gently heat through. Place spaetzle on a platter and top with chicken. Serve with sauce.

EASIEST AND TASTIEST CHICKEN PAPRIKASH WITH SPAETZLE

Steps:

• Prepare spaetzle as directed on package. I cook mine a few minutes longer as I do not like al dente.
• Drain and reserve.
• Brown onion in shortening.
• Add seasonings and chicken and brown ten minutes.
• Add water.
• Cover and simmer slowly until tender.
• Remove chicken and keep warm.
• Add sour cream to sauce and mix well. Add prepared dumplings.
• Arrange chicken pieces on top. Heat for 5 minutes.
• For more gravy: add 1/2 pint of sweet cream to the sour cream.
• Note: For beef or veal paprikash, substitute 3 to 4 pounds boneless diced meat in place of chicken in recipe.

TONY'S CHICKEN PAPRIKASH OVER SPAETZLE (DUMPLINGS)

Steps:

• You will need 4 bowls: Whisk your eggs & milk together and drop your chicken into the egg mixture, then shake of excess and place into the flour mixture w/seasonings. Drudge in the flour and shake of excess flour and place in the empty bowl.
• On medium high heat pour 2 tbsp. of oil and wait till hot. (If you don't wait the chicken will stick to bottom of pan) Fry up the chicken about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. (This is going to simmer in the sauce awhile longer till fully cooked and sauce is ready). Remove from pan and stick in a 250 degree oven to keep warm and finish cooking. --- This is what my husband does.
• Now, add your 1 1/2 tbsp. flour and slowly add your chicken broth all the while stirring. Then, place your bay leaves in. Make sure you stir enough to incorporate the flour into the mixture. Now, cover and lower heat to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Or you can set aside the fried chicken and place into your sauce after it is made letting it simmer with the sauce while it thickens.
• Fry up your noodles in a pan with a little butter or heat your Spaetzel dumplings in hot water. Better yet, make them homemade. ****HEALTHIER VERSION:SERVE OVER BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
• It will turn into a nice thick sauce. Now, stir in the sour cream into the mixture. Add your salt and pepper to taste and you are ready to pour this on top of your dumplings or noodles. You are finished. Enjoy.
• ----When my mother in law makes this she adds 1/2 a sliced or chopped onion to the mixture. I think this gives even more flavor and should be added; however, this is my husband's recipe and he hates onions so you won't see them in any of his ingredients. lol
• January 18th, 2014 --- I decided to use chicken tenderloins and see how it worked out. Now you can let the chicken simmer along with the sauce but you may loose some of the breading on the chicken. It really is a preference whether you want the breading perfectly on the chicken then fry them up and place them in the oven to stay warm while you make the sauce. Pour your sauce over hot spaetzel and add your chicken on top. If your in a hurry and don't care then you can cook your chicken up in the sauce.
• October 12, 2014 -- Tony decided to make us some paprikash tonight...It's been awhile so it's always a treat to have.
• December 20th, 2014 --- dinner with friends and family my husband doubled up the recipe and made enough for 8 of us.
• April 14th, 2016 --- Had my parents over for dinner and served this up two ways. Some had it over spaetzel and others baked spaghetti squash.