This comforting Transylvanian stew is a rustic, flavorful dish that brings the warmth of home-style cooking to your table. The combination of tender chicken, tangy sauerkraut, and earthy potatoes creates a perfectly balanced meal with a pleasant kick of heat from the paprika. It is ideal for cold evenings or when you need a satisfying, one-pot dinner for the family. Simple ingredients come together to create deep, savory flavors that improve as they simmer. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
Transylvanian Stew
Description
This comforting Transylvanian stew is a rustic, flavorful dish that brings the warmth of home-style cooking to your table. The combination of tender chicken, tangy sauerkraut, and earthy potatoes creates a perfectly balanced meal with a pleasant kick of heat from the paprika. It is ideal for cold evenings or when you need a satisfying, one-pot dinner for the family. Simple ingredients come together to create deep, savory flavors that improve as they simmer. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and chop the garlic and onion.
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Heat a large stew pot over medium heat and add cooking spray or oil.
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Add the chopped garlic and onion to the pot and saut&# 195;© until softened and fragrant.
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Stir in the sweet paprika and hot paprika, cooking for about 1 minute to bloom the spices.
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Add the chicken pieces to the pot and sear on all sides until lightly browned.
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Pour in the juice from the sauerkraut jar and enough water to mostly cover the chicken.
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Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
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Simmer for 20 minutes.
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Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and set aside.
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Debone the chicken meat if using bone-in pieces, discarding the bones.
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Return the chicken meat to the pot.
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Add the chicken bouillon cubes, if using.
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Add the sauerkraut and chunked potatoes to the pot.
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Cover and continue to simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 59.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.0g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 12.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.9g4%
- Dietary Fiber 5.6g23%
- Sugars 2.6g
- Protein 2.7g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
You can use boneless chicken thighs or turkey instead of bone-in chicken to simplify the process; if so, skip the deboning step and adjust cooking time slightly.
For extra heat, add a shot of Tabasco sauce or red pepper flakes to taste.
This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Szeged paprika is a specific type of Hungarian paprika known for its sweet flavor and vibrant color, but standard sweet paprika works well as a substitute.
