Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Name: Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs chicken thighs; 8 oz chorizo sausage; 2 cups rice; 4 cups chicken broth; 0.25 tsp saffron threads; 1 cup tomato, diced; 1 cup green peas; 1 whole bell pepper, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 whole lemon wedges

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Hannah Scott

Time

60 minutes

Servings

Calories

803

Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain with this one-pan paella simmered with saffron, chicken, and spicy chorizo.

803

cal

34.5g

protein

85.1g

carbs

34.7g

fat

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken thighs	1 lbs	248	18g	0g	19g
chorizo sausage	8 oz	92	5g	0g	7g
rice	2 cups	338	7g	74g	1g
chicken broth	4 cups	14	2g	1g	1g
saffron threads	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
tomato, diced	1 cup	7	0g	1g	0g
green peas	1 cup	29	2g	5g	0g
bell pepper, sliced	1 whole	8	0g	2g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
garlic, minced	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
lemon wedges	1 whole	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken thighs	1 lbs	248	18g	0g	19g
chorizo sausage	8 oz	92	5g	0g	7g
rice	2 cups	338	7g	74g	1g
chicken broth	4 cups	14	2g	1g	1g
saffron threads	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
tomato, diced	1 cup	7	0g	1g	0g
green peas	1 cup	29	2g	5g	0g
bell pepper, sliced	1 whole	8	0g	2g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
garlic, minced	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
lemon wedges	1 whole	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
In a large paella pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and chorizo; cook until browned.
Step 2
Add garlic and bell pepper, sautéing for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in rice, mixing well, then add chicken broth and saffron. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Add peas and diced tomatoes, stir gently, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

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