Best Chicken With Bell Peppers Smoked Ham And Paprika Recipes

Spanish Chicken With Peppers image

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (370 ml) jar whole roasted sweet red peppers
2/3 cup prosciutto (about 3 oz) or 2/3 cup ham, diced (about 3 oz)
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

in plastic ziplock bag toss chicken with flour to coat. discard remaining flour.
in large nonstick skillet, heat half of the olive oil over med-high heat, brown chicken about 10 minutes. transfer to plate, pour off fat from pan.
meanwhile, drain and thinly slice red peppers, set aside.
add remaining olive oil to pan, reduce heat to medium. add red peppers, prosciutto, onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, cayenne and salt, cook stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
stir in wine, and tomatoes, breaking up with a spoon. nestle chicken in sauce, bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer occasionally spooning sauce over chicken until juices run clear when chicken is pierced about 20 to 25 minutes.
sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Chicken with Bell Peppers, Smoked Ham, and Paprika image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
3- to 3 1/2-pound chicken
2 large red bell peppers, cut into strips (about 4 cups)
2 medium onions, halved, cut lengthwise into strips (about 3 cups)
2 cups diced smoked ham steak (such as Nueske's; about 11 ounces)
1 teaspoon Pimentón de La Vera (Spanish smoked paprika) or hot paprika, divided
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy wide pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to pot. Cook until browned, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to bowl. Increase heat to high. Add next 3 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon paprika to drippings in pot; sauté until vegetables are soft and light brown, about 8 minutes. Return chicken to pot; add broth. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer until chicken is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley over; serve.