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Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken

Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken

A flavorful slow cooker Spanish chicken recipe infused with smoky paprika, garlic, and tender vegetables. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned, drained
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers mixed colors
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer browned chicken to the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour chicken broth over the mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.

Notes

This dish can be prepared a day ahead for deeper flavors. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.