Romántica Chilean Chicken Stew with Peppers and Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A passionate and vibrant chicken stew inspired by Chilean flavors, featuring bell peppers and rich tomatoes simmered to comfort. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, large yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1, diced large yellow onion
• 1, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 diced large yellow onion, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper. Sauté for 6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes and 2 cups chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Return the chicken thighs to the pot.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the stew before serving, stirring gently to combine.