Chicken with Bell Peppers, Smoked Ham, and Paprika

Name: Chicken with Bell Peppers, Smoked Ham, and Paprika
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3½ pound chicken; 2 large red bell peppers; 2 medium onions; 2 cups smoked ham steak; 1½ cups low-salt chicken broth; ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley

A hearty Spanish-inspired dish combining tender chicken with colorful bell peppers, smoky ham, and the rich flavor of paprika. The vegetables and ham are sautéed until tender and served in a flavorful chicken broth.

4 servings

45 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 tablespoon olive oil
•3½ pound chicken
•2 large red bell peppers
•2 medium onions
•2 cups smoked ham steak
•1½ cups low-salt chicken broth
•¼ cup fresh Italian parsley

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat oil in heavy wide pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to pot. Cook until browned, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to bowl. Increase heat to high. Add next 3 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon paprika to drippings in pot; sauté until vegetables are soft and light brown, about 8 minutes. Return chicken to pot; add broth. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer until chicken is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley over; serve.
45 min