Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Spanish smoked paprika chicken, a comforting dish that brings a taste of Spain to your table. This recipe features succulent chunks of chicken simmered in a rich, smoky paprika sauce, enriched with fresh bell peppers and aromatic herbs. Not only is it easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, but it also serves six, ideal for family gatherings or friendly get-togethers. Pair it with rice, crusty bread, or a fresh salad for a wholesome meal that will satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 ¾ cups passata or canned tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 ½ to 2 ¾ cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 20 ounces boneless chicken breast, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and both bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate garlic (if desired) and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in passata or canned tomatoes along with the stock, tomato puree, smoked paprika, dried rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and add the chicken chunks.
- Cover the pan and reduce heat to low; let simmer for 50 to 60 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides like rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg