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One Pan Paprika Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish cooked in a single pan, featuring smoky paprika and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or 4 large boneless thighs/breasts)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 1 red red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for creamy sauce)

Fresh parsley

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet, sear chicken 5–7 min skin-side down, then flip and cook 3–4 min. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté onion and bell pepper 4–5 min, add garlic, cook 30 sec.
  • Pour in broth, scrape browned bits, return chicken, cover, and simmer 15–20 min.
  • Stir in heavy cream (if using), cook 2–3 min, garnish with parsley, serve warm.

Notes

For a richer sauce, add more cream or serve with rice or potatoes.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Chicken, one-pan, Paprika