Spanish Chicken Stew

Close up of Spanish chicken and potatoes.

This one-pot Spanish Chicken Stew has seared chicken breasts served in a rich sauce of tomatoes, potatoes, olives, veggies, and spices.

5 from 7 votes

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Spain

Keyword: chicken stew, spanish chicken

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 401kcal

Author: Kate | You Say Potatoes

Equipment

Deep skillet or pan

Ingredients

For the chicken breasts

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

For the sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped peeled potatoes or baby potatoes, havled
1 onion sliced
1 red bell pepper deseeded and sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
1 cup chicken stock
1 can chopped tomatoes 400g/14oz can
½ cup pitted green olives
½ teaspoon salt and pepper
2 bay leaves
Chopped parsley

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Make sure to coat both sides of each chicken breast evenly.
In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until they are browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add the potatoes, onions, and peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the potatoes start to brown, the onions are translucent and the peppers soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano and red pepper flakes for a further minute.
Stir in the chicken stock, canned tomatoes (plus their juice), and olives, then season with the salt and pepper and add the bay leaves.
Cover, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. The time will depend on the size of your potatoes.
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and simmer for a further 5 minutes, uncovered.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

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Nutrition

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.