Tasty Tuesdays: Chicken Paprikash Topped Potatoes

Chicken Paprikash Topped Potatoes

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Just because a recipe is quick and simple, doesn't mean it has to be low in flavor.  I have made chicken paprikash several times, but I've never served it over a baked potato before!  I thought this looked like such a great way to change up my old version paired with egg noodles.  

Paprika not only adds a lovely color to this dish, but it also adds a great flavor.  There are many varieties of this delicious spice.  There is a sweet variety which is often found in deviled eggs or goulash.  There is a smoked variety prepared by drying the peppers over an oak burning fire...mmmm!!!  You can also find a spicy smoked paprika.  You can use whatever you have around in this recipe, but I like to mix it up with the spicy variety.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 potato and 1/2 cup chicken mixture)

Ingredients

• 4  baking potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 4  skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 12 ounces), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons  paprika
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1  tablespoon  butter
• 1/2  cup  coarsely chopped onion
• 1  (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2  cup  fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4  cup  reduced-fat sour cream
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Pierce potatoes with a fork; arrange in a circle on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave at high 16 minutes or until done, rearranging potatoes after 8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Combine chicken, flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat.

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture, onion, mushrooms, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cook 6 minutes or until chicken is done and the sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

Split potatoes open with fork; fluff pulp. Divide chicken mixture evenly over potatoes; sprinkle with parsley.

What's your favorite spice to cook with?