How do I make a chicken and chorizo spanish paella?

Get a taste of Spain with our chicken and chorizo Spanish Paella recipe! A combination of succulent chicken, spicy chorizo, and flavorful saffron-infused rice.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a chicken and chorizo Spanish Paella. Items include: Chicken Chorizo Onion Bell Pepper Garlic Tomatoes Saffron Chicken Broth Rice Peas Olive Oil Salt Pepper

Chicken 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Chorizo 8 ounces, sliced
Onion 1 medium, diced
Bell Pepper 1 large, diced
Garlic 3 cloves, minced
Tomatoes 2 medium, diced
Saffron 1/2 teaspoon
Chicken Broth 3 1/2 cups
Rice 2 cups, short-grain
Peas 1 cup, frozen
Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste

Take note
Be careful when handling the hot pan and cooking ingredients. Also, make sure to thoroughly cook the chicken before consuming.

1

Prepare the Ingredients

Gather all your ingredients so you have everything ready. You'll need chicken, chorizo, onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, saffron, chicken broth, rice, peas, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2

Cook the Chicken and Chorizo

Heat some olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and chorizo and cook until they are browned and cooked through.

3

Saute the Aromatics

Remove the chicken and chorizo from the skillet and set them aside. In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute them until they are softened and fragrant.

4

Add the Tomatoes and Rice

Stir in the diced tomatoes and rice, making sure to coat the rice with the flavorful ingredients. Let it cook for a couple of minutes.

5

Infuse with Saffron

In a small bowl, dissolve the saffron in a bit of hot chicken broth. Pour this saffron-infused broth into the skillet and stir everything together.

6

Simmer and Cook

Pour in the rest of the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the flavors have melded together.

7

Stir in the Peas

Add the peas to the skillet and gently stir them into the paella. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the peas are heated through.

8

Serve and Enjoy!

Scoop generous portions of the chicken and chorizo Spanish Paella onto plates. Serve it hot and garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges. ¡Buen provecho!