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chicken bell pepper recipe
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe combines tender chicken thighs and sweet bell peppers in a rich, velvety tomato glaze, offering big flavor and comfort in a meal that takes less than 30 minutes to make on a weeknight.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.75 cup crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 0.5 oz fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Pat chicken pieces thoroughly dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Chop bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- Sear Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden; remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and bell peppers; cook for 6-8 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, sweet smoked paprika, and oregano; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping pan bottom to deglaze. Stir in crushed tomatoes. Return chicken to pan, cover, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in heavy cream and apple cider vinegar. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
To make this recipe dairy-free, use full-fat canned coconut milk instead of heavy cream. Ensure chicken pieces are patted dry before searing for better color and flavor. Add a touch more broth if the sauce becomes too thick during simmering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg