Easy and Delicious Instant Pot Chicken Paprikash Recipe

This simple and flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Paprikash recipe is a popular Hungarian dish that can be made in a fraction of the time using an instant pot. Tender chicken thighs are cooked in a rich and creamy sauce infused with paprika, onions, garlic, and sour cream. Serve it over a bed of fluffy egg noodles or rice for a satisfying and comforting meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Set the instant pot to sauté mode and heat the vegetable oil.
2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the instant pot and brown them on both sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
3. Add the diced onion to the instant pot and sauté until it becomes translucent.
4. Stir in the minced garlic, sweet paprika, and smoked paprika until fragrant.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
6. Return the chicken thighs to the instant pot, making sure they are submerged in the sauce.
7. Close the instant pot lid and set it to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
8. Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release of the pressure and carefully remove the lid.
9. Stir in the sour cream until well combined and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve the chicken paprikash over cooked egg noodles or rice.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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