Paprika Chicken Stew
This Paprika Chicken Stew is an easy weeknight dish made with chicken pieces on the bone, bell peppers, and lots of Hungarian paprika. It's flavorful and comforting.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow or red pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or GF flour for gluten-free
- 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika not smoked
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 tablespoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 4 pieces chicken thighs on the bone trimmed and skinned
- 4 small chicken drumsticks skinned
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat.
- Add onions and peppers. Sauté over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Whisk the flour and paprika in a bowl with the broth and then add to the pot with the bay leaves.
- Add the chicken and gently stir. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
- Stir again and cover the pot. Simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Discard bay leaves and serve.
Notes
This stew is best served hot, and can be enjoyed with rice, noodles, or a side of green beans.