Skillet Smoked Paprika Chicken with Roasted Tomato White Beans and Parmesan Dumplings

Name: Skillet Smoked Paprika Chicken with Roasted Tomato White Beans and Parmesan Dumplings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Comida Estadounidense
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 10 oz cherry tomatoes; 1 cup yellow onion; 4 cloves fresh garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 14 oz cooked white beans; 2 cups baby spinach; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp chives; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup milk

An original American-inspired recipe: smoked paprika-seared chicken thighs simmered over a rustic base of roasted tomato, white beans, and spinach, finished with tender Parmesan dumplings cooked right in the skillet.

25 minPrep

40 minCook

65 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (secados with papel)
2 cda smoked paprika (divided)
1 cdita garlic powder
1 cdita onion powder
6 g salt (or to taste, divided)
2 g black pepper (divided)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
300 g cherry tomatoes
150 g yellow onion (chopped)
12 g fresh garlic (chopped)
30 g tomato paste
360 ml chicken broth
400 g cooked white beans (escurridos and enjuagados)
60 g baby spinach
120 g all-purpose flour (for the dumplings)
8 g baking powder (for the dumplings)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese (for the dumplings)
10 g chives (chopped, for the dumplings)
30 g unsalted butter, melted (for the dumplings)
120 ml milk (for the dumplings)

Nutrition facts

per serving

615 kcal

Calories

42 g

Protein

35 g

Carbs

31 g

Fat

7 g

Fiber

28 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairy

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. In a large bowl, mix 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, the garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Coat the chicken thighs with this mixture.
2
Place the cherry tomatoes on a small baking tray and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, until burst and lightly caramelized.
3
Meanwhile, heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thighs for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer them to a plate; they do not need to be fully cooked yet.
4
Reduce to medium heat. In the same skillet, cook the yellow onion for 4 minutes in the rendered juices. Add the fresh garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute, stirring.
5
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release the browned bits. Add the white beans and the roasted cherry tomatoes with all their juices. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add the baby spinach and stir until wilted. Taste and adjust with the remaining salt and black pepper as needed.
6
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, grated Parmesan, and chives. Add the melted butter and milk, and mix just until a thick batter forms.
7
Nestle the chicken thighs back over the bean mixture in the skillet. Using a spoon, drop 8 portions of dumpling batter around the chicken, without fully submerging them in the liquid.
8
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake at 200 °C / 400 °F for 18 to 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and the dumplings are puffed and golden on top.
9
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly. Serve each portion with chicken, beans, roasted tomatoes, and 2 Parmesan dumplings.
10
For a deeper golden finish, place the skillet under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes at 230 °C / 450 °F, watching closely so the dumplings do not burn.

Chef tips

For a thicker sauce, lightly mash a small portion of the white beans before returning the chicken to the skillet. Use a cast-iron skillet for better browning and heat retention.

Substitutions

You can substitute the thighs with large chunks of chicken breast, slightly reducing the cooking time. Parmesan can be replaced with pecorino, and white beans with cannellini or navy beans. If preferred, swap chives for fresh parsley.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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