Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Name: Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 8 oz chorizo sausage; 1.5 cups arborio rice; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 whole bell pepper; 1 cup green peas; 1 whole onion; 4 cloves garlic; 0.5 tsp saffron threads; 1 tsp paprika; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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Cloe Dupont

Time

65 minutes

Servings

Calories

596

A vibrant and hearty paella that combines juicy chicken, spicy chorizo, and colorful vegetables, perfect for a family gathering.

596

cal

28g

protein

47.9g

carbs

31.6g

fat

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken thighs	1.5 lbs	248	18g	0g	19g
chorizo sausage	8 oz	61	3g	0g	5g
arborio rice	1.5 cups	179	3g	40g	0g
chicken broth	4 cups	9	1g	1g	0g
bell pepper	1 whole	5	0g	1g	0g
green peas	1 cup	20	1g	3g	0g
onion	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
saffron threads	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
paprika	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
olive oil	3 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken thighs	1.5 lbs	248	18g	0g	19g
chorizo sausage	8 oz	61	3g	0g	5g
arborio rice	1.5 cups	179	3g	40g	0g
chicken broth	4 cups	9	1g	1g	0g
bell pepper	1 whole	5	0g	1g	0g
green peas	1 cup	20	1g	3g	0g
onion	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
saffron threads	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
paprika	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
olive oil	3 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Step 2
Add sliced chorizo and sauté until crispy, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add arborio rice, chicken broth, saffron, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Step 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Step 6
Stir in green peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Step 7
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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