Spanish Chicken Skillet 25 Minutes for $3 per Serving

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Water with seasoning can be a budget-friendly substitute.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper can add heat at a lower cost.

Preheat a pan over medium-high heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of oil.

Add about 1 pound of cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts to the pan.

Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper flakes.

Fry the chicken until browned and completely covered with seasoning.

Add 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

If the mixture gets dry, add a little more oil as needed.

Stir in 1.5 cups of crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup of frozen peas, mixing until combined.

Lower the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.

After simmering, turn off the heat and prepare to serve the dish.

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