Easy Chicken Goulash

This easy chicken goulash is a healthier twist on traditional Hungarian goulash. It’s super flavourful and easy to make in one pot for a hearty, comforting weeknight dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 20 g (1 tablespoon) butter
• 450 g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 x 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
• 250 g (1/2 lb) potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock
• A handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot...: Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven and then melt the butter in it.
2. 2Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes...: Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until golden. Remove the chicken from the pot with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
3. 3Add the onion, carrot and celery to the...: Add the onion, carrot and celery to the pot and sauté them for 2-3 minutes. Next, stir in the garlic and red bell pepper and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the flour, then add the paprika...: Stir in the flour, then add the paprika and caraway seeds. Add the chopped tomatoes, potatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, covered with a lid.
5. 5The goulash is ready when the potatoes are...: The goulash is ready when the potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened. Add the cooked chicken back to the pot and stir in the fresh parsley. Season to taste and serve with crusty bread, over pasta or with rice.