Chorizo and Chicken Paella

Try this delicious classic Spanish dish of Chorizo and Chicken Paella

20m

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

6

Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 chicken breasts, sliced

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow bell pepper, diced

1 cup of short-grain rice

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon saffron threads

2 cups of chicken broth

1/2 cup of peas

1/2 cup of sliced chorizo

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat a large, deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

2. Add olive oil and sliced chicken to the skillet, cook until browned on all sides, remove the chicken from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

3. Add onion, garlic, and diced peppers to the skillet. Sauté until the onions are translucent.

Step 4

4. Add the rice and smoked paprika to the skillet, stir to coat the rice with the oil.

Step 5

5. Add in the saffron threads and chicken broth, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat.

Step 6

6. After 10 minutes, add the peas, sliced chorizo, and return the chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.

Step 7

7. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.

Step 8

8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.