Braised Spanish Chicken with Smoked Paprika and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Tender chicken thighs braised in a smoky paprika and garlic sauce, infused with sweet bell peppers and tomatoes. This Spanish-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 large, sliced red bell pepper
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 6 bone-in chicken thighs dry and season with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp smoked paprika. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 5 minced garlic cloves, sauté over medium heat for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender. Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes and 1 cup chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, cover, reduce heat to low, and braise for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving to add freshness and color.