Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 bell peppers, seeded and roughly chopped (any color)
- 1 red onion, peeled and roughly chopped
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the bell peppers and cook until lightly blistered. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter, onions, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, then push onions to the side of the pan.
- Add chicken, mushrooms, thyme, smoked paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 6–8 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the blistered peppers back into the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot as-is or on soft sandwich rolls like ciabatta for a Croatian-style sandwich.
Notes
- For a sandwich-style meal, serve on soft ciabatta buns or similar bread.
- Use a mix of colored bell peppers for a visually vibrant dish.
- This recipe is naturally low carb and gluten-free.
- You can use chicken breast if you prefer a leaner cut, though thighs add more flavor and moisture.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Croatian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
