10/25/2024
"Yum yum in my tum tum! I really didn’t know what to expect with this dish, but it surpassed any expectation. It was delicious with no changes beyond using regular spaghetti sauce instead of arrabbiata because I couldn’t find any at the store. Will definitely make again!!"
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Instant Pot Chicken Paprikash 🍗🍜
Ingredients:
1 (12 oz) package egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 shallots, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 cups arrabbiata pasta sauce
¼ cup chicken broth (omit for stovetop method)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup plain yogurt, divided
3 tablespoons paprika
Directions:
1. Cook the Noodles: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook until tender, 7–9 minutes. Drain and toss with butter, parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Keep warm.
2. Prepare the Sauce: Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (like an Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add olive oil, shallots, and garlic, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the arrabbiata pasta sauce, chicken broth, and red wine vinegar.
3. Season the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Place the chicken into the pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid, select high pressure, and set the timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10–15 minutes for pressure to build.
4. Release the Pressure: After cooking, use the natural-release method for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
5. Temper the Yogurt: Place ½ cup yogurt in a small bowl. Add in ½ cup of sauce from the pot, 1 tablespoon at a time, to temper the yogurt. Mix in the paprika until well blended. Pour the yogurt mixture back into the pot.
6. Shred and Serve: Lightly shred the chicken thighs in the pot. Serve over the warm noodles, garnishing each serving with a dollop of the remaining yogurt.
Stovetop Method:
1. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side.
2. Add shallots, garlic, and paprika, sautéing until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and red wine vinegar. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15–18 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 185°F (85°C).
3. Prepare noodles as above, and toss with butter, parsley, and remaining salt and pepper. Shred the chicken, stir in ½ cup yogurt, and serve over noodles.
Enjoy your delicious, hearty meal!