Chicken stew with peppers and onions

Here’s a warm, flavorful recipe for Chicken Stew with Peppers and Onions—simple, hearty, and perfect for any day 🍲🍗

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🍲 Chicken Stew with Peppers and Onions

Servings: 4–6

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs chicken (thighs or breast, cut into pieces)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2–3 bell peppers (any color), sliced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (optional for richer stew)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1–2 potatoes, diced

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🍽️ Instructions

1. Brown the Chicken
   • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
   • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides (about 5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
2. Cook Veggies
   • In the same pot, sauté onions and peppers until softened (5–6 minutes).
   • Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Build the Stew
   • Return chicken to the pot.
   • Add broth, diced tomatoes (if using), paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
   • Simmer 25–35 minutes until chicken is tender (longer if using potatoes).
5. Finish & Serve
   • Taste and adjust seasoning.
   • Serve hot with rice, bread, or on its own.

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💡 Tips

• Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful stew
• Add a splash of lemon juice at the end to brighten the flavors
• For a thicker stew, mash a few cooked potatoes into the broth

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If you want, I can turn this into a slow cooker version so it cooks itself while you relax.