Stewed Pepper Chicken

Name: Stewed Pepper Chicken with Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks; 1 white onion, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 orange bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 tbsp garlic oil; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Stewed Pepper Chicken is a one-pan comfort dish featuring seared chicken drumsticks simmered with red, orange, and green bell peppers in a rich, savory gravy. The colorful peppers and onions create both visual appeal and depth of flavor while keeping prep and cleanup minimal.

🌍American 🏷️Stewed chicken 🏷️Pepper chicken 🏷️Chicken and peppers 🏷️Chicken drumsticks Comfort food

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🏷️Weeknight dinner

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Total

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$26–$43

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken drumsticks
1 white onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 tbsp garlic oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Cooked jasmine rice, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Slice the onion and bell peppers into thin strips.
2
In a large mixing bowl, place the chicken drumsticks. Drizzle with garlic oil and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
3
Add the sliced onions and peppers to the bowl with the chicken.
4
Using your hands, toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated in the seasonings.
5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Place the chicken drumsticks in the hot skillet and pan-sear on all sides to develop color.
7
Once the chicken is seared, add the seasoned peppers and onions directly on top of the chicken in the skillet.
8
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock and all-purpose flour to create a smooth slurry.
9
Pour the slurry over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet.
10
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to a simmer, and let the chicken stew until it's cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
11
Serve the stewed pepper chicken and gravy over a bed of cooked jasmine rice.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Sear the drumsticks skin-side down first to build a flavorful crust and render fat before simmering—this adds depth to the gravy.
Slice peppers and onions uniformly so they cook at the same rate and soften evenly without breaking down.
Taste the gravy near the end of cooking and adjust salt and black pepper; smoked paprika and Cajun seasoning intensify as liquid reduces.
Don't skip the garlic oil—it's the flavor base; if unavailable, use neutral oil infused with minced garlic or garlic powder mixed in.

Substitutions

Red, orange, and green bell peppers → yellow bell peppers or mix with poblano peppers (note: poblanos are milder and slightly earthier)
Smoked paprika → sweet paprika or Hungarian paprika (note: you'll lose the smoky depth, so add 1/4 tsp liquid smoke if desired)
Cajun seasoning → creole seasoning or a blend of cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano (note: adjust heat to taste)
Jasmine rice → long-grain white rice, basmati, or egg noodles (note: adjust side to personal preference)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if the gravy has thickened.