Frango Guisado com Esparguete - Portuguese Chicken Stew with Spaghetti

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while using water with seasoning reduces costs.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: penne

Whole wheat pasta is healthier, while penne is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell pepper and carrot; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Remove chicken and shred it, then return it to the pot.

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain spaghetti and add it to the chicken stew, tossing to combine.

Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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