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Paprikash

This Paprikash is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in under 20 minutes, is vegan, made with simple ingredients and so satisfying. Serve it plain, over pasta or rice and you know it is a keeper. Even pickiest kids or hubbies will want a second plate in no time.

 

Closeup of the Paprikash with the vegan chicken.

For me, comfort food is something that I always want to eat. Simply, I just love to eat.

Yes for me, it is not just about being full, it is an enjoyable experience. This is why I always come back to my favorites like this Mujadara, the Eggplant Lasagna, the Cacio e Pepe, or my Sweet and Sour Cauliflower.  

If you are looking for more ideas, use the search bar and keep all the good thing coming for you and your family. Because you always deserve the best and that’s what I’m here for.

Ingredients needed for this Paprikash recipe on a wooden board.

Why you want to make this Paprikash

It is so easy, impressive, creamy and rich in flavor has everything that one dish should be:

  • easy to prepare with step-by-step pictures
  • rich in flavor, but low in effort
  • simple ingredients
  • creamy and satisfying
  • versatile to serve over all your favorite things like rice, pasta, quinoa, potatoes
  • family favorite
  • seriously the best comfort food

Vegan chicken and vegetables are fried in a sauce pan.

What you need for this Paprikash recipe

I am amazed by how few ingredients are needed for making this tasty dish.

Make sure you have the following ready to go:

  • vegan chicken bites
  • bell pepper
  • diced tomatoes
  • vegan butter
  • onions
  • vegan sour cream
  • garlic
  • smoked paprika

Sour cream and diced tomatoes are added to the fried vegan chicken.

How to make Paprikash

In a skillet or casserole, heat vegan butter until melted. Add vegan chicken, season with smoked paprika and fry for around 5 minutes. Take out about 1/3 cup for serving.

Now add the diced onions, garlic and bell pepper to the remaining vegan chicken and fry for around 3 minutes.

Finally add diced tomatoes, vegan sour cream, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce to medium heat and let simmer for an extra 3 minutes. Serve in bowls or on plates, plain or over pasta, with the reserved fried vegan chicken on top.

The ready Paprikash shown on its own in the sauce pan and served over pasta.

It makes such a fantastic easy meal for lunch, dinner, meal prep with an amazing Paprikash sauce that you might just to drink up, so good.

Top view on a sauce pan full with Paprikash served over pasta.

Tips and tricks

If you want to give your dish a personal touch, you can absolutely do so.

Try adding different herbs like basil, parsley or chives.

Instead of vegan sour cream, you can add a splash of coconut milk.

Make ahead: you can make this Paprikash the night before and it will last properly stored for around 4 days in the fridge.

Collage of two pictures of this vegan Paprikash with recipe title text.

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Love seeing all your remakes.

Cheers, Florian.

Top view on a sauce pan full with Paprikash served over pasta.

Paprikash

Yield: 2

This Paprikash is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in under 20 minutes, is vegan, made with simple ingredients and so satisfying. Serve it plain, over pasta or rice and you know it is a keeper. Even pickiest kids or hubbies will want a second plate in no time.

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp vegan butter
  • 1.5 cups vegan chicken pieces
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp vegan sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • salt, pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a skillet or casserole, heat vegan butter until melted. Add vegan chicken, season with smoked paprika and fry for around 5 minutes. Take out about 1/3 cup for serving.
  2. Now add the diced onions, garlic and bell pepper to the remaining vegan chicken and fry for around 3 minutes.
  3. Finally add diced tomatoes, vegan sour cream, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce to medium heat and let simmer for an extra 3 minutes. Serve garnished with the reserved vegan chicken.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 2.5 cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 480Total Fat: 12.2gSaturated Fat: 4.1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 344mgCarbohydrates: 8.6gFiber: 1.2gSugar: 1.4gProtein: 80.2g

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Curious

Friday 13th of May 2022

Hi, as a newb to your site, when you say vegan chicken do you just mean tofu?

Florian

Friday 13th of May 2022

Hi There! Thanks for asking and this is not definitely just tofu 😊. Vegan Chicken is an amazing plant based alternative to chicken. You can find it at almost any store and it is super versatile plus delicious. 😋 Hope that helps and clarifies.

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