Spicy Paprika Chicken Potato Skillet
Spicy Paprika Chicken Potato Skillet
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. In a separate bowl, toss the potato cubes with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the seasoned potato cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium if potatoes are browning too quickly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the potatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Return the browned chicken to the skillet with the potatoes and onion. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are fully tender.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Paprika Chicken Potato Skillet
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. In a separate bowl, toss the potato cubes with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the seasoned potato cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium if potatoes are browning too quickly.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the potatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Return the browned chicken to the skillet with the potatoes and onion. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are fully tender.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 2 min