Chicken Paprikash

Directions

1. 1
   For the chicken (can be done day ahead if you want): Season chicken breasts liberally with seasoned salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Grill or cook chicken in a skillet over medium high heat for about 4-6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
3. 3
   Remove from pan and slice into strips.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   For the Paprikash: Over medium high heat in a large deep skillet/saucepan, melt your butter.
6. 6
   Add your flour and mix it into the butter, stirring around the pan until lightly golden.
7. 7
   Add chicken broth/stock to pan stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes.
8. 8
   Add chicken strips, paprika, cream, salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Combine thoroughly.
10. 10
    Reduce to a simmer while you make the dumplings.
11. 11
    In large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder.
12. 12
    Cut in the shortening using a pastry cutter.
13. 13
    Add milk and mix.
14. 14
    Spoon scoops of the dough over the chicken mixture in the pan using a regular tablespoon.
15. 15
    Cover the pan and allow to cook for about 15 minutesbut no peeking!
16. 16
    The lid being on helps cook those dumplings!
17. 17
    Serve!
18. 18
    Its great over mashed potatoes.