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paella with chorizo chicken and shrimp in cast iron skillet

Spanish Paella with Chicken and Chorizo Recipe

Transport yourself into a world of flavour with this incredibly easy and delicious Spanish paella with chicken and chorizo. This is truly a one-pan dish and it's ready in just 45 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine European
Servings 4 serving
Calories 665.4 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 7 oz small onion (1 medium onion)
  • 12 oz red bell pepper (or orange or yellow)
  • 2 garlic clove
  • 18 oz chicken breast (2 chicken breasts)
  • 10 oz smoked chorizo sausage
  • 16 oz canned diced tomatoes (with liquid)
  • 1 cup short-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock (note 1)
  • 8 raw shrimp (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 threads of saffron (optional)
  • ½ tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice the onion and peel the garlic. If you don’t have a garlic press, finely chop the garlic as well.
    7 oz small onion, 2 garlic clove
  • Core, wash and dice the bell pepper into quarter-inch pieces.
    12 oz red bell pepper
  • Slice the chorizo sausage.
    10 oz smoked chorizo sausage
  • Cube the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.
    18 oz chicken breast
  • Heat the oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the onions.
    1 tbsp olive oil
  • Cook for two minutes, add the peppers and cook for another couple of minutes.
  • Press in the garlic, or add the chopped garlic, and stir well. Add the chorizo and sauté for a minute.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and bring to a soft boil. Then add the saffron, paprika, salt and pepper and stir well.
    16 oz canned diced tomatoes, 8 threads of saffron, 1/2 tbsp Paprika, 1 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
  • Add the chicken and rice and stir ensuring its evenly distributed throughout the pan.
    18 oz chicken breast, 1 cup short-grain white rice
  • Finally, gently pour in the chicken stock. Let everything cook untouched and uncovered for 25 minutes on medium-low heat.
    2 cups chicken stock
  • If you are adding shrimp, Place it on top of the rice after 15 minutes of cooking. They will cook through in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
    8 raw shrimp

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Paella with Chicken and Chorizo Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
665.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25.6
g
39
%
Saturated Fat
 
8.1
g
51
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4.4
g
Cholesterol
 
132.1
mg
44
%
Sodium
 
1931.4
mg
84
%
Potassium
 
1121.1
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
 
58.4
g
19
%
Fiber
 
5.2
g
22
%
Sugar
 
10.8
g
12
%
Protein
 
47.4
g
95
%
Vitamin A
 
3527.6
IU
71
%
Vitamin C
 
124.1
mg
150
%
Calcium
 
69.9
mg
7
%
Iron
 
6.1
mg
34
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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