Chicken & Chorizo Paella
Chicken & Chorizo Paella is a vibrant, one-pan meal that brings Spanish flair to your table in just 30 minutes. This smoky paella, with its tender chicken and rich chorizo, is perfect for busy nights or entertaining. Whip up this Spanish rice skillet, savor the bold flavors, and enjoy the ease of Chicken & Chorizo Paella!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 350 g 12 oz chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 180 g 6 oz chorizo, sliced into small chunks
- 1 small brown onion diced
- 1 small red bell pepper roughly chopped
- 2 cups 60g fresh spinach, shredded (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 400g/14oz crushed tomatoes
- 1½ cups 375ml chicken stock
- ⅓ cup 50g frozen peas, divided
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup 200g Spanish calasparra rice (or medium grain rice)
- 1½ tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep Chicken
- I season 350g chicken thighs with salt and pepper for this Chicken & Chorizo Paella.
Sear Chicken
- I heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat, sear chicken until golden on both sides, then set aside for this smoky paella.
Cook Aromatics and Chorizo
- I add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced onion, and 180g chorizo to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until chorizo browns for this Spanish rice skillet.
Add Bell Pepper
- I stir in 1 chopped red bell pepper, cooking 1 minute until chorizo is deep golden for this hearty rice dish.
Coat Rice
- I add 1 cup rice, stirring to coat in flavorful oils for this Spanish one-pan dish.
Combine Ingredients
- I pour in 1½ cups chicken stock, 1 can crushed tomatoes, half the ⅓ cup peas, 2 cups spinach (if using), and 1 tsp paprika, mixing gently. I nestle chicken back into the pan for this smoky paella.
Simmer and Cook
- I simmer uncovered for 10 minutes without stirring, scatter remaining peas, and cook 5 more minutes until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed for this hearty rice dish.
Rest and Serve
- I remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes, garnish with 1½ tbsp parsley, and serve hot for this Chicken & Chorizo Paella.