One Pan Chicken and Chorizo Paella

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5 from 1 vote

One Pan Chicken and Chorizo Paella

This paella is a complete dinner that all cooks in one pan.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Spanish

Keyword: Chicken, One Pot, Rice, Sausage

Servings:

Author: Carolyn Stilwell

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 oz Chorizo diced
1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs; cut into 1.5 inch pieces
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste
1 small Sweet Onion thinly sliced
1 small Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
4 cloves Garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes more or less based on spice preference
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric I used in place of saffron
14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes 1 can; undrained
1 cup Arborio Rice uncooked
2 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Peas fresh or frozen
1 Lemon
Fresh Parsley roughly chopped; to serve

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large high rimmed pan such as a sauté pan over medium heat. Add diced chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until it starts to brown. Remove to a plate. Add cut chicken pieces to the remaining oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes until mostly cooked through. Remove to a plate.
To the same pan, add sliced onion and peppers. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften. Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and turmeric. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in diced tomatoes and uncooked rice. Stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Pour in chicken broth and turn heat to medium high so the liquid comes to a simmer. Add back the chorizo and chicken. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn heat to medium low and cook for about 15-20 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed. Don't stir while it cooks.
Once most of the liquid is absorbed, sprinkle the peas on top and cook another 5 minutes. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon on top and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with additional lemon juice and parsley if desired.

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