Spanish Creamy Paprika Chicken Thighs with Chorizo | Easy One-Pan Dinner

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat and calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chorizo and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Remove chorizo and set aside, leaving oil in the skillet.

Add garlic cloves and fresh thyme; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in garlic powder, white pepper, oregano, thyme, and sweet smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chicken thighs, browning on both sides, about 6-8 minutes total.

Pour in chicken broth and scrape up brown bits from the pan.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until chicken is tender.

Stir in double cream and cooked chorizo; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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