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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles

Lasted edited September 18, 2018. Originally published January 12, 2018 by Blair

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There’s no need to boil the pasta or pre-cook the chicken! This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles is an entire dinner that cooks in one dish!

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles is an entire dinner that cooks in one dish! Chicken Recipes | Chicken Breast Recipes | Easy Dinner Recipes | Dinner Ideas #pasta #chicken #dinner

You just can’t go wrong with a quick and easy weeknight dinner that involves minimal clean-up at the end! This Chicken Paprikash is almost too good to be true…almost!

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles is an entire dinner that cooks in one dish! Chicken Recipes | Chicken Breast Recipes | Easy Dinner Recipes | Dinner Ideas #pasta #chicken #dinner

As my regular readers know, I love to take a traditional, more time-consuming recipe and adapt it to suit our busy lives. At the end of a long day, the last thing that we want to worry about is standing in the kitchen, juggling pots and pans, boiling pasta, roasting chicken, or stirring a roux.

Nope, I’m just not going to do it! My life is too full and there are too many other things that I’d rather focus my time and attention on!

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This dump-and-bake version of the classic Chicken Paprikash is a great example of how I feed my family during the week while still maintaining my sanity.

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The traditional Chicken Paprikash (or “Paprika Chicken”) is actually the Hungarian national dish. I don’t have any Hungarian blood pumping through my veins, so maybe that’s why I’m 100% comfortable with a loose interpretation of the original!

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles is an entire dinner that cooks in one dish! Chicken Recipes | Chicken Breast Recipes | Easy Dinner Recipes | Dinner Ideas #pasta #chicken #dinner

In a traditional Chicken Paprikash, the meat is simmered for an extended time in a sauce that begins with a paprika-infused roux. The sweet paprika gives the dish a rosy color, and the creamy stew is typically served over egg noodles, dumplings or spaetzle.

Since I don’t usually have time to slow-simmer meat, and since I’d rather not dirty another pot by boiling my pasta separately, I just combine everything into one dish that bakes in the oven!

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles is an entire dinner that cooks in one dish! Chicken Recipes | Chicken Breast Recipes | Easy Dinner Recipes | Dinner Ideas #pasta #chicken #dinner

The end result is juicy chicken and tender pasta, all swimming in a creamy, mild sauce. It’s a dinner that your children will love too!

With the addition of smoked or spicy paprika, this recipe can easily be tweaked to suit your family’s preferences. Make it your own!

Most of all, I know that you will love the minimal prep work, which gets you in and out of the kitchen quickly! And don’t skip the fresh herbs on top — if you like dill, you will LOVE the extra layer of flavor that it adds to the meal!

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles is an entire dinner that cooks in one dish! Chicken Recipes | Chicken Breast Recipes | Easy Dinner Recipes | Dinner Ideas #pasta #chicken #dinner

DUMP-AND-BAKE CHICKEN PAPRIKASH AND NOODLES

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles is an entire dinner that cooks in one dish! Chicken Recipes | Chicken Breast Recipes | Easy Dinner Recipes | Dinner Ideas #pasta #chicken #dinner

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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles

Course Dinner
Cuisine European
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 311 kcal
Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

  • 22 ounces Alfredo sauce 2 ½ cups
  • 3 cups less-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces about 6 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
  • 1 cup frozen diced onion thawed (or 1 cup chopped fresh onion)
  • 1 lb. uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Chopped fresh parsley or dill
  • Optional garnish: dusting of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray your largest baking dish (I used a deep 9 x 13-inch dish) with cooking spray.
  2. In the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl), whisk together the Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, sour cream, paprika and salt until smooth and completely combined. Stir in the uncooked noodles, onion, uncooked chicken and garlic. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  3. Uncover; stir. At this point you should check the pasta to make sure that it is al dente (firm but just about finished cooking). If it’s still too hard, cover the dish and return to the oven until pasta is al dente. Then move on to the next step.
  4. Remove the cover from the dish. Return dish to the oven (uncovered) and bake for for 10 more minutes (or until pasta is tender, chicken is cooked through, and sauce has thickened).
  5. Give it a good stir, dust with sprinkling of smoked or spicy paprika, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or dill.

Recipe Notes

Note: This is a mild dish (and kid-friendly) because it uses sweet paprika. If you want to add a smoky or spicy flavor to the meal, add ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika or spicy paprika to the sauce before baking.

Cooking for a Smaller Family? You can cut all of the ingredients in half and bake the Chicken Paprikash in an 8- or 9-inch square dish.

Nutrition Facts
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Paprikash and Noodles
Amount Per Serving (1 /8 of the recipe)
Calories 311 Calories from Fat 96
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.7g 16%
Saturated Fat 5.8g 29%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 855mg 36%
Total Carbohydrates 30.6g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 21.5g 43%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    January 12, 2018 at 7:33 am

    I love that you don’t have to boil the noodles! Dump and bakes are my favorite for any time of the week, especially when it’s got flavor like this. I can see why this is a winner, love it!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      January 12, 2018 at 8:10 am

      Thank you, Gayle! The ease is the best part! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Barbara Schmidt says

    January 12, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    Blair, I love this! My only issue is I have a simple Alfredo sauce that we love so-oo much more than bottled. Do you think you could figure out how to incorporate it into dump-and-bake? The recipe is 1 stick of butter, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup milk, 1/2cup fresh parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Melt the butter, add and melt cream cheese, add other ingredients and whisk together.

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    • mary says

      January 12, 2018 at 7:51 pm

      Land O Lakes has a good Alfredo recipe too and I usually pass on the bacon part. They use a tiny bit of nutmeg in it and it really makes it great. Nutmeg in Alfredo…who knew?! 🙂

      Reply
    • Blair says

      January 12, 2018 at 8:41 pm

      Hey, Barbara! Yes, you can definitely use a homemade Alfredo sauce if you like (and your version sounds perfect). If you do that, then it obviously just adds a bit of prep-work to the recipe. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kingsley Williams says

    January 13, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    This looks delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Blair says

      January 13, 2018 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks, Kingsley! It is!!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    January 17, 2018 at 3:06 am

    Ohhh, this looks so good!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      January 17, 2018 at 6:37 am

      Thank you!! 🙂

      Reply

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