Best 5 Hungarian Cabbage And Chicken Recipes

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Hungarian cabbage and chicken is a traditional dish that combines smoky chicken, tender cabbage, and aromatic paprika to create a hearty and flavorful meal. This comforting one-pot dish is often prepared in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, allowing the ingredients to slowly simmer and infuse each other with their distinct flavors. As the cabbage softens and takes on a slightly sweet caramelized taste, the chicken becomes fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy. The addition of paprika, garlic, and other spices adds a delightful depth of flavor that will transport you to the heart of Hungary.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE AND CHICKEN



Hungarian Cabbage and Chicken image

Make and share this Hungarian Cabbage and Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 broiler-fryer chicken, 3 to 4 pounds cut up
2 teaspoons paprika
1 head cabbage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tart apples, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons lemons, rind of, grated
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Sprinkle chicken with paprika and brown in butter on all sides; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile place cabbage in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  • Arrange apples and onions over cabbage and sprinkle with caraway, lemon peel, and sugar.
  • Top with chicken; cover and bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear and cabbage is tender. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes more.

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE BAKE



Hungarian Cabbage Bake image

When we had a bumper crop of cabbage a few years back, I searched for new cabbage entrees. I was delighted to find this one...and happy when my family said they loved it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up
2 teaspoons paprika
1 medium cabbage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tart apples, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with paprika; brown on all sides. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place cabbage in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover tightly. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Arrange apples and onion over cabbage. Sprinkle with caraway, lemon zest and sugar. Top with chicken pieces. Cover; bake for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and cabbage is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts :

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE AND POTATOES



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Make and share this Hungarian Cabbage and Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cabbage, shredded
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons flour
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until half done.
  • Add cabbage and more water if necessary, to barely cover. Continue to cook gently until cabbage is cooked but still crisp. Stir cabbage and potato now and then.
  • While cabbage and potato are cooking melt oil in saucepan and add flour. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until mixture is light tan in color.
  • Remove from heat; add garlic caraway seed and paprika; mix to combine. When cabbage adn potato are cooked add flour mixture to pot and stir in quickly so lumps do not form.
  • Continue to simmer so flavors blend about 10 minute Season w/ salt and pepper to taste.

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE WITH NOODLES



Hungarian Cabbage With Noodles image

-Marjorie Werner, East Greenville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 slices bacon, diced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped cabbage (1-inch squares)
3 cups cooked noodles (4 ounces uncooked)
1 cup sour cream
Paprika

Steps:

  • Saute bacon until crisp in large frying pan. Remove bacon; set aside. Stir sugar and salt into bacon drippings. Add cabbage, stirring until cabbage is coated with bacon drippings. Cover and cook 7 to 10 minutes. Add cooked noodles and bacon, stirring to blend. Adjust seasoning to taste. , Spoon into 2-quart baking casserole; cover tightly and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Spread sour cream over top of casserole; sprinkle with paprika and return to oven for 5 minutes more.

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GRANDMA'S HUNGARIAN STUFFED CABBAGE, SLOW COOKER VARIATION



Grandma's Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage, Slow Cooker Variation image

This is a recipe passed down from my great-grandmother, with a few shortcuts she approved of.

Provided by Locally Grown

Categories     Cabbage Rolls

Time 7h44m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cabbage
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¾ cup uncooked white rice, rinsed
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 egg, beaten
1 (32 ounce) can tomato juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook cabbage in boiling water until outer leaves pull away easily from the head, 3 to 5 minutes. Separate leaves and let cool. Reserve 1 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in wet rice; cook and stir until moisture evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix beef, sausage, and egg together in a large bowl. Stir in cooled rice mixture.
  • Place a golfball-sized amount of the beef mixture on the ribbed end of a cabbage leaf; roll up, tucking in the sides. Repeat with remaining beef mixture and cabbage leaves.
  • Place rolls seam-side down in a slow cooker. Cover with tomato juice. Pour reserved cooking water on top.
  • Cook on High for 30 minutes. Switch to Low and cook for 6 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 884 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use a pre-shredded cabbage mix or coleslaw mix.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
  • Be sure to brown the chicken well before adding the cabbage. This will help to develop the flavor of the dish.
  • If you don't have paprika on hand, you can substitute another mild chili powder, such as ancho chili powder or New Mexico chili powder.
  • Serve Hungarian cabbage and chicken with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

Hungarian cabbage and chicken is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your cabbage soft or crispy, or your chicken spicy or mild, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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