Rustic Balkan Chicken & Vegetable Skillet

Ingredients

• 600g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 500g potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
• 250g carrots, sliced
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 150ml water or vegetable broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken cubes dry and season them generously with salt, pepper, and half of the paprika powder.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the cubed potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped bell pepper to the skillet. Season with the remaining paprika powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables.
5. Pour in the water or broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are nearly tender.
6. Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Stir everything together, cover, and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are fully tender.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

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