This Chicken Stew with Mediterranean Flavors is comforting and warms Your Tummy!! | Chicken Paprika

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika adds depth at a lower cost.

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a very hot pan

Season chicken with salt and black pepper

Add chicken to the hot oil to sear

Brown chicken on all sides and remove from the pan

Add onions and season with salt and black pepper; sauté until slightly caramelized

Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds

Add bell peppers (yellow, green, and red)

Stir in dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes

Add tomato paste and bay leaves

Return the chicken to the pan with accumulated juices

Add chicken stock and enough water to slightly cover the chicken

Bring to a rapid boil, then reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes

Add potatoes and carrots and cook until tender

Before finishing, add 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and reserved fresh rosemary

Check seasoning and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed

Reduce heat to the lowest and finish cooking the dish

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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