12 One-Pot Recipes | Easy Weekday Meals

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and chicken thighs are more economical.

sweet paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Smoked paprika adds depth without significant cost increase.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and more affordable.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle sweet paprika over the chicken and stir well to coat.

Add chopped tomatoes and bell peppers, mixing to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.

Whisk flour into sour cream until smooth, then stir into the pot.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Return chicken to the pot, coating with the sauce.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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