Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then brown lightly in a pan for deeper taste before slow cooking nicely.

Place browned chicken into slow cooker pot, spreading pieces evenly so heat moves well around them during gentle cooking hours.

Slice onions and peppers into soft strips, then scatter over chicken to add sweet flavor and lovely color while cooking.

Add chopped garlic and smoked paprika for Spanish aroma, stirring gently so spices coat vegetables and chicken without breaking pieces.

Pour canned tomatoes and chicken stock into pot, letting liquid settle around ingredients to create sauce during slow cooking time.

Add sliced chorizo if you like extra heat and smoky taste, but dish stays tasty even without it included today.

Cover slow cooker with lid, set to low setting and let mixture cook slowly until chicken becomes tender and juicy.

Halfway through cooking, gently stir sauce and vegetables, keeping chicken pieces whole, and check liquid level for comfortable simmer again.

Before serving, taste sauce, adjust salt or pepper and add handful fresh parsley for brightness and light herbal finish today.

Serve Spanish chicken with rice, crusty bread or potatoes, letting guests spoon sauce freely and enjoy warm comforting flavors together.