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Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Author: Nicole
Servings: 4
Calories: 815kcal
A twist on the classic, but way easier and faster to make, this Chicken and Chorizo Paella recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. Filled with chicken, chorizo and rice in a garlicky tomato sauce, you can enjoy the flavours of Spain anytime you feel like it with this one-pot wonder.  
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 200 g Spanish chorizo (2 chorizos)
  • 300 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 capsicum (bell pepper), cut into strips
  • 80 g canned crushed tomatoes or passata
  • 440 g arborio rice
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 75 g frozen peas
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, to serve
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based pan over high heat. Add the onion, garlic, chorizo, chicken and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the capsicum and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes (or passata), arborio rice and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat to low, place the lid on and cook for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  • Add the frozen peas, place the lid back on and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Stir and leave to rest for 5 minutes to absorb any residual liquid. Season to taste (add salt and pepper only if required, as the chorizo and stock may make the dish salty enough).
  • Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating (otherwise the rice can turn mushy during reheating).

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Amount per Serving
Calories
815
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
110
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
758
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
833
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
108
g
36
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
 
2505
IU
50
%
Vitamin C
 
60
mg
73
%
Calcium
 
53
mg
5
%
Iron
 
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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