Budget-Friendly Chicken and Chorizo Paella Recipe

Name: Budget-Friendly Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 ounces, weight Mexican Chorizo; 1 whole White Onion, Chopped; 2 whole 6-ounce Chicken Breasts, Cubed; 1/2 cups Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Oregano; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1- 1/2 cup Long Grain Rice; 4 cups Water; 1 cup Frozen Peas

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 ounces, weight Mexican Chorizo
1 whole White Onion, Chopped
2 whole 6-ounce Chicken Breasts, Cubed
1/2 cups Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1- 1/2 cup Long Grain Rice
4 cups Water
1 cup Frozen Peas

1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the chorizo and onion, stir to combine and let it sit and caramelize/soften for about 5-7 minutes.
3
Add the cubed chicken and stir to combine, letting it cook for about 5 minutes.
4
Add the chopped roasted red bell pepper, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, turmeric, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and rice.
5
Stir everything to combine, and then add the water.
6
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat, cover, and allow to cook for about 30 minutes until the rice is tender.
7
Remove from the heat, stir in the frozen peas, replace the lid and let the pot sit off the heat for 5-10 minutes.
8
Serve hot!

320

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 4 ounces, weight Mexican Chorizo, 1 whole White Onion, Chopped, 2 whole 6-ounce Chicken Breasts, Cubed, and more.

Yes, Budget-Friendly Chicken and Chorizo Paella falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Budget-Friendly Chicken and Chorizo Paella

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