Description
A delicious and hearty meal featuring tender chicken thighs baked with potatoes and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (or 2 large chicken breasts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pan, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add potatoes: Stir in the potatoes with olive oil and salt.
- Add liquids: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Sprinkle with paprika and red pepper flakes if using.
- Return chicken: Place the chicken on top of the potato mixture.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with different cuts of chicken if preferred.
- Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh and potatoes
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg