Southern Comfort Food Made Easy
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful Southern-style dish with tender chicken and black-eyed peas in a rich, smoky sauce. Perfect served over rice or with cornbread for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 15 oz canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or cornbread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne (if using).
- Sear chicken until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and chicken broth. Simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the skillet.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or with cornbread.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after shredding and simmer the sauce uncovered for a few minutes to reduce.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 700mg