Jolean's Crock Pot Spanish Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinners with Jolean's Crock Pot Spanish Chicken, a richly flavored, slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for busy days. This comforting recipe features tender, bone-in chicken thighs nestled in a smoky, spiced tomato sauce infused with smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano. Sweet red bell peppers, savory onions, and a hint of garlic add depth to the aromatic base, while briny green olives provide a zesty Mediterranean twist. With just 20 minutes of prep and the magic of a crock pot, you'll have a hearty, satisfying dish that's perfect over rice, quinoa, or paired with crusty bread. Garnished with fresh parsley, this one-pot Spanish-inspired recipe is sure to impress with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin removed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Green olives, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Sear the chicken in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Transfer the sautéed vegetables and spices to the crock pot.

Step 7

Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and sliced olives to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Nestle the seared chicken thighs into the sauce in the crock pot.

Step 9

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.

Step 11

Serve the Spanish chicken over rice, quinoa, or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2150.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2009.9

Total Fat 113.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 564mg	0%
Sodium 5380.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 173.3g	0%

Vitamin D 30IU	0%
Calcium 436.7mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 4189.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 34.1%

Carbs: 15.7%