How To Make Chicken And Chorizo Paella

Ingredients

Making this delicious Chicken and Chorizo Paella is a breeze when you have all the ingredients you need. Here’s what you’ll need:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup frozen green peas
2 large chicken breasts, diced
1/2 pound Spanish chorizo, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Instructions

Making this delicious Chicken and Chorizo Paella is easy, and it only takes about 30 minutes to prepare. Here’s how to do it:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the paprika, oregano, saffron, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the rice and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Uncover the pan and stir in the frozen peas, diced chicken, and diced chorizo. Cover the pan and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges and serve.

Nutrition

A single serving of this delicious Chicken and Chorizo Paella is packed with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Each serving contains:

Calories: 471
Protein: 24.4 grams
Carbs: 44.5 grams
Fiber: 3.3 grams
Fat: 22.2 grams

This Chicken and Chorizo Paella is a great meal for any day of the week. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor and nutrition. Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed!