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Crockpot chicken paprika served on top of noodles and peas in a white bowl and silver spoon.

Paprika Chicken in Slow Cooker

Crockpot Chicken Paprika is an easy 6-ingredient slow cooker recipe with tender chicken simmered in a creamy paprika sauce. Simple prep, big comfort, and perfect over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
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Author Kori
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen chopped onion (or, 1 medium chopped onion)
  • 2½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 5 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus extra to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (plus extra to taste)
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream (nonfat may be used)
  • Optional thickener: 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • Optional for serving: cooked pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with green onion or parsley.

Instructions
 

  • Add chicken and onion to the crockpot, then top with salt, pepper, paprika, then the condensed chicken soup.
    Adding ingredients needed to make crockpot chicken paprika to a white oval crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on LOW 5 to 7 hours until chicken is done and onions are tender. Remove chicken from pot, cover, and keep warm.
    Removing chicken from the white oval slow cooker for crockpot chicken paprika.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, cornstarch (optional), and 1 cup of the hot crockpot juices until blended. Add mixture to crockpot and stir. Continue cooking the sauce, uncovered on HIGH, until the sauce thickens.
    Whisking together the sauce for crockpot chicken paprika in a silver bowl and then adding it to the juices in the white oval slow cooker.

Notes

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, slow cooking tips, and other delicious recipe ideas, check out my post above.
CROCKPOT COOKING TIPS: Every slow cooker heats a little differently, so cooking times can vary. Once you know how your crock pot runs (hotter or cooler), you can adjust as needed.
TIPS: Temper the sour cream with hot cooking liquid before adding it to keep the sauce smooth. If the sauce is thinner than you like, use the cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking and leave the lid off to help it thicken.
VARIATIONS: Smoked paprika can be used in place of regular paprika for a deeper flavor. Chicken breasts or bone-in chicken can be substituted for chicken thighs, and vegetables like carrots or potatoes can be added if desired.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, riced cauliflower, or mashed cauliflower. Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onions and pair with a simple vegetable such as green beans or peas.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 47gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 224mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 739mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1267IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
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