Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
14
ounces chorizo, cut into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal
1
small onion, chopped
1
red bell pepper, chopped
2
cloves garlic, chopped
1
/4 teaspoon pimenton or paprika
2
cups short- or medium-grain rice
1
pinch saffron threads
2
bay leaves
4
cups chicken stock
1
1/4 pounds roast chicken (meat from 3-pound chicken skinned, deboned, and torn into chunks)
1
/2 cup frozen peas
1
tomato, chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
N/A freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large casserole or paella pan over high heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add rice (medium or short grain rice), pimenton, saffron, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and coat the rice, about 1 minute. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add roast chicken, frozen peas, and tomato; stir to combine.
Step 3
Transfer skillet to oven. Cook uncovered until rice is tender and no liquid remains, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.