Mediterranean Smoky Paprika Chicken with Mushrooms & Peppers
Tender chicken seared in olive oil, cooked with sweet peppers, mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and a deep smoky paprika tomato sauce. Warm, comforting, and filled with Mediterranean aromas.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25–30 minutes
Total: 40–45 minutes
⭐ Ingredients
Chicken
500–600 g boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
1½ tsp smoked paprika (non-spicy, just smoky)
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp garlic powder (or 1 fresh garlic clove)
Salt & pepper to taste
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow or green pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce
½ cup tomato puree or passata
¼ cup chicken broth or water
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika (extra for flavor)
¼ tsp dried thyme or basil
Pinch of salt & pepper
Optional: 1–2 tbsp cream (for a creamy smoky sauce)
Garnish
Fresh parsley
Squeeze of lemon
Drizzle of olive oil
🍽 Instructions
1. Season the Chicken
Mix chicken with:
- smoked paprika
- oregano
- garlic powder
- salt & pepper
- olive oil
Set aside 5–10 minutes.
2. Sear the Chicken
1. Heat a large pan with olive oil.
2. Add chicken and cook until lightly golden (about 5–6 minutes).
3. Remove and set aside (it will finish cooking later).
3. Cook the Vegetables
In the same pan:
1. Add onion → sauté 2 minutes.
2. Add mushrooms → cook until browned.
3. Add bell peppers → sauté until slightly soft.
4. Add garlic → cook 30 seconds.
4. Make the Smoky Mediterranean Sauce
Add to the pan:
- tomato puree
- broth/water
- smoked paprika
- thyme
- salt & pepper
- (optional) splash of cream
Mix well and simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Combine Everything
Add the seared chicken back into the sauce.
Cook 6–8 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
Taste and adjust salt or paprika.
6. Finish
Turn off heat and add:
a squeeze of lemon
freshly chopped parsley
drizzle of olive oil
🌿 Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
Butter rice or lemon rice🥘 Couscous with herbs
🥖 Warm pita or crusty bread
🥔 Roasted potatoes
🥗 A side Greek or Mediterranean salad
💡 Tips
For extra smokiness: add a pinch more smoked paprika.
For richer sauce: add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream at the end.
Great meal prep — stays juicy!
Add olives or sun-dried tomatoes for deeper Mediterranean flavours.
🍽 Nutritional Information
Calories: ~320
Protein: 34 g
Carbs: 10 g
Fat: 16 g
Sodium: 19g