Spanish Chicken and Potato Skillet
Golden seared chicken thighs braised with smoked paprika, roasted red peppers, and tender potatoes in a rich tomato sauce.

Total
50 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 medium, cubed Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium, sliced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup, sliced roasted red peppers
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 2
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken 4 minutes per side until golden; transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add the onion and cook 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- 4
Stir in the potatoes, roasted red peppers, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- 5
Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- 6
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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