Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Paprika is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with aromatic paprika, onions, garlic, and bell peppers. The slow cooking technique ensures juicy, melt-in-your-mouth chicken perfect for a cozy family meal served alongside rice or bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings & Liquids
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering to prepare for searing the chicken.
- Sear the chicken thighs: Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and brown them on both sides. This step seals in flavors and improves texture when slow cooking.
- Transfer chicken to slow cooker: Place the browned chicken thighs into the slow cooker base, arranging them evenly.
- Add vegetables and aromatics: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced bell pepper on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Season with paprika: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of paprika evenly over the chicken and vegetables for robust smoky flavor.
- Add chicken broth: Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the slow cooker to provide moisture and develop the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper: Add salt and pepper to taste, ensuring balanced seasoning throughout the dish.
- Cook slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to become tender.
- Serve hot: Once cooked, serve the chicken paprika hot with your choice of rice or bread for a complete hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream or sour cream before serving.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with bone-in drumsticks if preferred.
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor or sweet paprika for milder taste.
- To speed up cooking, use the high setting on the slow cooker for 3-4 hours.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or dill can be added as a garnish for extra freshness.
