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Chicken Paprikash

Richly colored with paprika, this traditional Hungarian entrée is full bodied and satisfying. It goes well with Balsamic-Marinated Vegetables (page 78).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6; 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups dried no-yolk noodles
Cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded, cut into bite-size pieces
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons paprika (sweet Hungarian paprika preferred)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup Chicken Broth (page 50) or commercial fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. Drain well in a colander.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes, or until lightly browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.

    Step 3

    In the same skillet, stir together the onion and paprika. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the onion is soft, stirring constantly. Stir in the tomato and broth. Cook for 2 minutes, or until hot.

    Step 4

    Return the chicken to the skillet. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken, onion, and tomato to another plate. Set aside.

    Step 5

    Sprinkle the flour over the broth mixture remaining in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened, whisking constantly.

    Step 6

    In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and sour cream. Whisk into the sauce. Stir in the chicken mixture. Serve over the pasta.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 7

    (Per serving)

    Step 8

    Calories: 238

    Step 9

    Total fat: 2.0g

    Step 10

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 67mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 108mg

    Step 16

    Carbohydrates: 22g

    Step 17

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 18

    Sugars: 5g

    Step 19

    Protein: 31g

    Step 20

    Calcium: 80mg

    Step 21

    Potassium: 524mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 22

    1 1/2 starch

    Step 23

    3 very lean meat

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