Pollo en Salsa de Tomate y Pimiento Choricero

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 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 onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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

Pour in white wine and scrape up brown bits from the pan.

Add chicken broth, bay leaves, and red bell pepper; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until chicken is tender.

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

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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