Description
Spanish smoked paprika chicken is a vibrant and comforting dish that showcases the rich flavors of smoky paprika paired with tender chicken and fresh vegetables. This one-pot wonder is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Each bite delivers a delightful taste of Spanish cuisine, making it a satisfying meal option that everyone will love. Enjoy this wholesome dish with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and create lasting memories around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 20 ounces boneless chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
- Cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes until softened. Optionally add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in passata or canned tomatoes along with stock, tomato puree, smoked paprika, dried rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil before adding the chicken chunks.
- Cover the pan and reduce heat to low; let it simmer for 50 to 60 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides like rice or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg