Easy Chicken Paprika Stew Recipe

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

• 2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, chopped into large pieces)
• 3 large red bell peppers (seeded and chopped)
• 2 sweet onions (sliced)
• 4 fresh garlic cloves (minced)

Spices and Thickener

• 3 Tbsps tomato paste
• 3 Tbsps sweet paprika
• 1 Tbsp arrowroot powder (gluten free flour, or cornstarch)
• Sea salt and ground pepper (to taste)

Oils and Liquids

• 1 Tbsp unrefined avocado oil (olive oil, or ghee)
• 1 cup chicken bone broth
• 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (at room temp)

Garnish

• Freshly chopped parsley (to serve, optional)

Instructions

1. Add chopped chicken thighs, red bell peppers, sliced onions, and minced garlic to a 3.5 qt crockpot or a heavy Dutch oven/pot.
2. Stir in tomato paste, sweet paprika, arrowroot powder (or preferred thickener), sea salt, ground pepper, and avocado oil until all ingredients are well combined.
3. Pour in the chicken bone broth and stir again to mix evenly.
4. For slow cooking, cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 8 hours until the chicken is tender. Cooking on LOW is preferred for juicier chicken.
5. If using a Dutch oven or heavy pot, cover and simmer on LOW for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is tender.
6. Place all ingredients (except yogurt) in the Instant Pot. Close lid, set valve to sealing, and pressure cook on HIGH for 7 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes before manually releasing the remaining pressure.
7. After cooking by any method, allow the dish to cool for 10 minutes. Then gently stir in the room-temperature Greek yogurt to add creaminess.
8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and enjoy the flavorful chicken paprika.

Notes

• Use arrowroot powder or cornstarch as a gluten-free thickening option; adjust quantity if needed for desired sauce consistency.
• If preferred, substitute avocado oil with olive oil or ghee based on dietary needs or flavor preference.
• Cooking on LOW in a crockpot yields the most tender and juicy chicken.
• Allowing the dish to sit for 10 minutes before adding yogurt prevents curdling and ensures a creamy texture.
• Fresh parsley adds a bright flavor and attractive garnish but can be omitted if unavailable.
• Bone broth enriches the sauce with deeper flavor but chicken broth or stock can be used as alternatives.