
By Carol Bee Cooks
One Pan Chicken and Chorizo Paella
4 steps
Prep:15minCook:45min
This paella is a complete dinner that all cooks in one pan.
Updated at: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 01:34:49 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
30
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories469.5 kcal (23%)
Total Fat13.2 g (19%)
Carbs51.3 g (20%)
Sugars6.4 g (7%)
Protein35 g (70%)
Sodium990.4 mg (50%)
Fiber1.9 g (7%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil

3 ozChorizo
diced

1 lbBoneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
or chicken thighs, cut into 1.5 inch pieces

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper
to taste

1Sweet Onion
small, thinly sliced

1red bell pepper
small, thinly sliced

4cloves garlic
minced

½ teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
more or less based on spice preference

1 teaspoonsmoked paprika

½ teaspoonTurmeric
I used in place of saffron

1 x 14.5 ozDiced Tomatoes can
undrained

1 cupArborio Rice
uncooked

2 cupschicken broth

½ cuppeas
fresh or frozen

1lemon

Fresh Parsley
roughly chopped, to serve
Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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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