one 2 1/2 to 3 pound chicken, skinned and cut into serving pieces
1 large carrot, diced (about 1 cup)
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
one 10 3/4 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
Recipe
Spray the inside of a 5 quart Dutch oven with nonstick vegetable cooking spray. Place over high heat until very hot. Add the chicken and saute for 5 minutes, or until browned on all sides, turning often to prevent burning. Add the next 7 ingredients; cook, stirring, 10 minutes longer. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of the water; cover and cook an additional 10 minutes. Add the parsley and cook, covered, 5 minutes more.
Remove from heat. Place the chicken on a platter and keep warm. Transfer the sauteed vegetables and liquid to a food processor and puree.
Return the pureed vegetables to the same pot over high heat. Add the cream of mushroom soup and the remaining 1/2 cup water. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and spoon over the chicken.