Chicken with Bell Peppers, Smoked Ham, and Paprika
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.
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