Get ready to transport your taste buds to the vibrant culinary landscape of Croatia with this mouthwatering Chicken Mushroom Pepper Skillet! In just 40 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that's bursting with flavor, combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and sweet bell peppers in a perfectly seasoned symphony. Whether you're a home cook looking to impress or a food adventurer seeking an exciting new dish, this recipe promises to be your next kitchen triumph!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Croatian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes, slicing mushrooms, chopping bell pepper and onion, and mincing garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Season diced chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, ensuring even coating of the spices.
- Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate, keeping it warm.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Introduce chopped bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, maintaining a slight crunch.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine all ingredients, heating everything together for 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or paprika as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley or additional paprika.
Tips
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure perfect browning.
- Use a cast-iron skillet if possible for better heat distribution and flavor development.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken - this ensures beautiful golden-brown edges.
- Let the mushrooms caramelize naturally without stirring too frequently for deeper flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the paprika.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can elevate the final dish's aroma and taste.
- Serve immediately while the skillet is hot to maintain the perfect texture of chicken and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 120mg
