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chicken and chorizo rice

Chicken and Chorizo Rice

A quick and easy Chicken and Chorizo Rice dish that’s perfect for busy home cooks. Made in just under 20 minutes, this one-pan meal is packed with tender chicken, smoky chorizo, and flavorful rice cooked with vegetables. A delicious weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 searving
Course: dinner, spanish
Cuisine: spanish
Calories: 819
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken & Chorizo:
  • 210 g diced chicken thigh
  • 60 g sliced chorizo
  • Rice & Broth:
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • Vegetables & Aromatics:
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 300 g baby plum tomatoes
  • Seasonings & Liquids:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the chicken, slice the chorizo, and chop the vegetables.
  2. Cook the Chicken & Chorizo: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chorizo until crispy, then remove. Add the chicken and cook until browned, then set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, cook onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
  4. Add Rice & Seasonings: Stir in jasmine rice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, and tomatoes.
  5. Simmer the Dish: Pour in chicken broth. Return chicken and chorizo to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Rest & Serve: Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff rice and serve hot.