Saffron Chicken & Potato Stew

A rich and flavorful Spanish-inspired stew, featuring tender chicken thighs, creamy potatoes, and the aromatic warmth of saffron and smoked paprika, all slow-cooked to perfection.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 4 hr
• Total: 4 hr 20 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Spanish
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.98/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• savory
• slow cooker

Ingredients

• 2 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)
• 1.5 pound Yukon Gold potato (quartered)
• 1 yellow onion (large, diced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 14.5 ounce crushed tomatoes
• 0.25 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. If desired, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step is optional but adds depth of flavor.
2. Transfer the seared chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
3. Add the diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and quartered Yukon Gold potatoes to the slow cooker around the chicken.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, saffron threads, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
5. Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker, nestling it into the liquid.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through, and the potatoes are soft.
7. Carefully remove the bay leaf before serving. Stir the stew well.
8. Ladle the Saffron Chicken & Potato Stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if using, and serve warm.

Notes

Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This stew is also excellent served with a side of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 46.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 38.2 g
• Fat: 17.5 g
• Fiber: 6.1 g
• Sodium: 920 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
• Sugar: 7.3 g
• Cholesterol: 135 mg