Oven Baked Chicken And Chorizo Paella

Ingredients

This recipe for oven baked chicken and chorizo paella consists of the following ingredients:

3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon of saffron threads
1/2 pound of chorizo, diced
1 1/2 cups of long-grain white rice
3 cups of chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1/2 cup of frozen peas
1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

This recipe for oven baked chicken and chorizo paella is a great way to get a delicious meal on the table in no time. Here's how to make it:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the smoked paprika, cumin, and saffron and cook for 1 minute.
Add the chorizo and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the rice and stir to combine. Add the chicken stock, black pepper, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the peas and parsley and cook for 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition

This oven baked chicken and chorizo paella is a delicious and nutritious meal that is sure to please your family. One serving of this paella contains approximately:

360 calories
18 grams of fat
41 grams of carbohydrates
17 grams of protein
3 grams of fiber
870 milligrams of sodium

Serving Suggestions

This oven baked chicken and chorizo paella is a great meal to serve as a main course. It can be served as is, or with a side of steamed vegetables or a salad. You can also serve it with crusty bread to mop up the delicious sauce. It also makes great leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. Enjoy!