Smith Family Spiced Chicken Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-25 · Updated 2026-03-25

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A hearty, one-pot dish featuring tender chicken thighs, root vegetables, and aromatic spices. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, carrots, celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces chicken thighs
2 medium, sliced carrots
2 stalks, chopped celery
1 medium, diced onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, paprika, and cumin, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Return chicken to the skillet, add 1/2 cup water, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is tender and juices run clear.