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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    30 Minute Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Stew Recipe

    Published: Sep 19, 2023 · Modified: Oct 10, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 9 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A rich and hearty Spanish chicken and chorizo stew. Quick, easy, and on the table in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights!

    The smoked paprika and chorizo sausage gives this Spanish chicken recipe a wonderful smokiness and depth of flavour. It's lip-smackingly good, just like my pork and chorizo stew recipe!

    Chicken and chorizo stew with peppers.

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    Loaded with sliced red peppers and sweet red onion, this Spanish stew is comfort food in a bowl! It's a real family favourite here.

    Serve with turmeric rice, pasta, couscous, air fryer roast potatoes, green beans, or even on its own with crusty bread to mop up the delicious sauce!

    Leftovers are great on a baked potato too!

    👩‍🍳 Love easy chicken recipes? Try my easy and mildly spiced chicken and apricot tagine or this filling BBQ chicken pasta next!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this Spanish chicken recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 How to make Spanish chicken and chorizo stew
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 😋 More tasty chicken recipes
    • More easy dinners to make
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this Spanish chicken recipe!

    • Chicken and chorizo stew combines the mild, tender texture of chicken with the spicy, rich flavors of chorizo sausage.
    • A one-pot meal for convenient preparation and minimal cleanup.
    • Allows for creative adaptations with different ingredients and spices.
    • A warm and hearty comfort food dish that's freezer-friendly.

    "Lovely stew recipe! Very filling and perfect for feeding a crowd! I served it last night after a long day landscaping our garden and everyone LOVED it! Got lots of requests for your recipe🙂" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leva

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for chicken and chorizo stew.

    Chicken - boneless skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into bitesize chunks. You can also use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer.

    Chorizo - cured chorizo cut into 1cm slices.

    Red Onion - sliced thinly.

    Garlic - 2 cloves finely chopped.

    Smoked Paprika - for a smoky flavour.

    Thyme - dried or fresh can be used.

    Passata - or use a tin of chopped tomatoes if you prefer a chunkier textured sauce.

    Stock - chicken stock made with a stock cube.

    Seasonings - salt, pepper, and sugar.

    Parsley - freshly chopped to garnish.

    🔪 How to make Spanish chicken and chorizo stew

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Dry fry the chorizo sausage in a heavy bottom shallow casserole for 3 minutes to release its oils.

    Two: Add the red onion, garlic, and red pepper slices and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.

    Three: Stir in the smoked paprika and thyme.

    Four: Turn the heat up, add the chicken breast pieces and cook until they have changed colour.

    Step by step photo instructions for making chicken and chorizo stew.

    Five: Add the passata, stock, salt, pepper, and sugar and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

    Six: Garnish with chopped parsley just before serving.

    📖 Variations

    • For an extra spicy stew, add one teaspoon of chilli powder.
    • Add a splash of red wine or white wine before adding the chicken to the pan.
    • Make the sauce richer by mixing in 2 tablespoons of tomato puree (tomato paste).
    • Add a drained tin of chickpeas, cannellini beans, or butterbeans for extra protein.
    • Serve with pitted green olives for extra flavour.
    • Make a slow cooker chicken and chorizo stew. Reduce the passata to 200mls and cook on low for 6 hours. Thicken the sauce with a cornflour slurry if needed. You could even try cooking it in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker!
    Spanish chicken stew garnished with parsley.

    🥡 Storage

    Store - Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Reheat - Reheat leftovers in the microwave until piping hot.

    Freeze - Allow the stew to cool, and place it in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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    5 from 16 votes

    Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Stew

    Whip up a storm in the kitchen with this 30-minute Spanish chicken and chorizo stew recipe - a hearty, flavour-packed meal, perfect for busy weeknights!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Spanish
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 488kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Shallow Casserole
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 200 g Chorizo sliced into 1cm rounds
    • 1 Red Onion peeled and sliced
    • 1 Red Pepper deseeded and sliced
    • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Thyme
    • 4 Chicken Breasts cut into chunks
    • 400 g Passata
    • 200 ml Chicken Stock
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped

    Instructions

    • Dry fry the chorizo sausage in a heavy bottom shallow casserole for 3 minutes to release its oils.
      200 g Chorizo
    • Add the red onion, garlic, and red peppers slices and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
      1 Red Onion, 1 Red Pepper, 2 Garlic Cloves
    • Stir in the smoked paprika and thyme.
      1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Thyme
    • Turn the heat up and add the chicken breast pieces and cook until they have changed colour.
      4 Chicken Breasts
    • Add the passata, stock, salt, pepper, and sugar and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
      400 g Passata, 200 ml Chicken Stock, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Sugar, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • Garnish with chopped parsley just before serving.
      1 tablespoon Parsley

    Notes

    Variations:
    • For an extra spicy stew, add one teaspoon of chilli powder.
    • Add a splash of red wine or white wine before adding the chicken to the pan.
    • Make the sauce richer by mixing in 2 tablespoons of tomato puree (tomato paste).
    • Add a drained tin of chickpeas or butterbeans for extra protein.
    • Serve with pitted green olives for extra flavour.
    • Make a slow cooker chicken and chorizo stew. Reduce the passata to 200mls and cook on low for 6 hours.
     
    Storage:
    Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    Reheat: Reheat leftovers in the microwave until piping hot.
    Freeze: Allow the stew to cool, and place it in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Stew
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    488
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.03
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    177
    mg
    59
    %
    Sodium
     
    1547
    mg
    67
    %
    Potassium
     
    1489
    mg
    43
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    18
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    60
    g
    120
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2661
    IU
    53
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    56
    mg
    68
    %
    Calcium
     
    51
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ieva

      June 21, 2022 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      Lovely stew recipe! Very filling and perfect for feeding a crowd! I served it last night after a long day landscaping our garden and everyone LOVED it! Got lots of requests for your recipe 🙂

      Reply
    2. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      June 21, 2022 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      Love the combination of chicken and chorizo but not made a stew before. So tasty and easy. A proper family dinner!

      Reply
    3. Juliane

      June 21, 2022 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      bursts with SO much flavor! This is SO good!

      Reply
    4. Claire Carter

      June 21, 2022 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      Love the smokiness of the chorizo with the chicken, a real hit!

      Reply
    5. Katherine

      June 21, 2022 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      What a wonderful, fragrant and tasty Spanish dish!

      Reply
    6. Dave

      May 26, 2023 at 3:09 pm

      This looks amazing and I've bought all the ingredients to make! Can I make this in a multi-cooker? And would you know the necessary instructions for this?

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        May 28, 2023 at 6:38 am

        Hi Dave. I haven't tried this in a multicooker but I'm sure it would work well! Beth

        Reply
    7. Peter dent

      August 26, 2023 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      Really tasty u can cook in the one pot nice and easy I’ve added some chick peas and a couple of bay leaves

      Reply
    8. Donna

      April 28, 2024 at 6:37 am

      5 stars
      This has become a regular favourite! I double the recipe except for the chorizo and add some chilli powder for a slightly healthier version while slimming. And I replaced pepper with carrot for a guest who is allergic to peppers and it worked just as well.

      Reply
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