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Spanish Chicken Stew

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Spanish Chicken Stew is a hearty one-pot dish featuring tender chicken simmered with peppers, tomatoes, and warm Spanish spices. It’s rich in flavor, easy to prepare, and naturally gluten-free, making it perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

  • 6–8 chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in or boneless)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, cubed (optional)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup green olives, sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika. Sear until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add more oil if needed. Sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in bell peppers, carrots, and optional potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, cumin, and remaining paprika. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30–40 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Remove bay leaves. Stir in olives if using and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful stew.Optional vegetables like zucchini, peas, or spinach can be added near the end.Deglaze the pan with white wine for extra flavor before adding broth.To thicken, simmer uncovered at the end or mash some potatoes into the sauce.Stew tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.

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