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chicken goulash

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lisa Pekala
Rio Rancho, NM

Ever since my daughter announced that she will no longer eat beef or pork, it has been somewhat a challenge to come up with new chicken recipes. This one has all around robust flavor and is a Hungarian specialty.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken goulash

  • 1 lb
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless2
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 c
    mushrooms, sliced
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    green pepper, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour or rice flour
  • 1 1/3 c
    chicken stock
  • 1/4 c
    tomato paste
  • 1/4 c
    parsley, fresh, chopped or dried
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream, optional

How To Make chicken goulash

  • 1
    Cut chicken into 3/4 inch pieces. In a large frying pan, fry chicken in olive or vegetable oil until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes. Place in a bowl.
  • 2
    Add a little more oil to pan. Add mushrooms, onion, green pepper, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring for about a minute. Stir in chicken stock and tomato paste; cook, stirring often, until thickened enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Place chicken back into pan and mix well. Add parsley and sour cream. Stir until warm. Serve with egg noodles, gluten-free noodles, gnocchi or rice. Enjoy!
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