One-Pot Gluten-Free Chicken Paprikash Pasta

This Gluten-Free One-Pot Chicken Paprikash Pasta combines tender chicken, gluten-free pasta, and herbs and spices in a creamy, savory sauce. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, absorbing all the delicious flavors as it becomes tender. This comforting one-pot dinner is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights, with less cleanup afterward.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One-pot convenience: The chicken, sauce, and gluten-free pasta cook together, making dinner easier and leaving fewer dishes to wash.

• Hungarian-inspired flavor: Sweet paprika, onion, garlic, marjoram, and thyme give the dish its distinctive savory flavor.

• Creamy and comforting: Sour cream stirred in at the end creates a smooth, tangy sauce that coats the pasta.

What Is Chicken Paprikash?

Chicken paprikash, known in Hungarian as csirkepaprikás, is a traditional Hungarian dish made with chicken, onions, and paprika, typically finished with sour cream. It’s commonly served with Hungarian dumplings or noodles.

This recipe takes inspiration from those familiar flavors and gives them a practical twist. Instead of serving the chicken and sauce separately, gluten-free pasta cooks directly in the seasoned broth and tomato base. The result is a hearty, creamy pasta dinner with the comforting flavors of Hungarian paprikash.

If you enjoy Hungarian comfort food, try my Authentic Hungarian Goulash, or my favorite naturally gluten-free Classic Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup.

Ingredients That Make This Gluten-Free Chicken Paprikash Pasta Taste so Good.

• Sweet Hungarian paprika: The main seasoning, providing the characteristic color and warm, sweet pepper flavor. Use sweet paprika rather than smoked paprika for the true classic flavor.

• Chicken: Provides the protein and makes this a satisfying main dish.

• Onion and garlic: Build the savory foundation of the sauce.

• Marjoram and thyme: Add herbal flavor that complement the paprika.

• Chicken broth and tomato sauce: Create the flavorful broth in which the pasta cooks.

• Bell peppers: Add color, sweetness, and texture.

• Gluten-free pasta: Penne works well or use your favorite gluten-free short cut pasta. The cooking times and liquid absorption vary by brand.

A Tip for Cooking Gluten-Free Pasta

Gluten-free pasta can soften quickly, and different brands absorb liquid differently. Follow the cooking time recommended for your chosen pasta, checking the texture as it cooks to keep it al dente. The pasta releases starch into the sauce, helping it thicken, while the sour cream adds a creamy finish.

Remember: Stir in the sour cream after turning off the heat. This helps keep the sauce smooth rather than allowing the dairy to boil.

What to Serve with Chicken Paprikash Pasta

This one-pot dinner is satisfying on its own, but a simple side dish makes it feel even more special.

• Tear and Share Gluten-Free Garlic Bread: Perfect for scooping up the creamy paprika sauce.

• Fresh German Cucumber Salad: Its crisp texture and light vinaigrette balance the richness of the pasta.

• 18 Healthy Gluten-Free Salad Dressing Recipes: Pair a fresh green salad with a bright dressing for a lighter side.

More Gluten-Free Hearty Dinners to Try

For a deeply comforting option, my most popular African Beef Stew brings a completely different but equally robust set of savory spices to the table, making it a favorite for cold nights.

If you are looking for more quick, hands-off comfort meals, I highly recommend checking out my Instant Pot American Beef Stew or the Instant Pot Spicy Dominican Beef Stew. Both recipes are classic, tender beef dinners cooked in fraction of the time, giving you that slow-cooked depth of flavor on a busy weeknight.

Finally, if you want something rustic and elegant, my Irish Lamb Stew Recipe features tender cuts and lamb, and veggies that highlight pure comfort in a bowl.

Hi, I’m Kristina — I’ve been developing and testing gluten-free recipes in my own kitchen since 2012, with help from my very honest family.

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