Chicken and Chorizo Risotto
This chicken and chorizo risotto is creamy and full of flavor, with a hint of saffron make it a great alternative to paella. While it takes a little bit of time, it's actually really simple to make and fancy enough to impress guests.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: chicken and chorizo paella, chicken and chorizo paella recipe, chicken and chorizo risotto, chicken chorizo paella, chicken chorizo risotto, risotto with saffron
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 - 3 chorizo sausages
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 roma tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon coarse salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Liberally season chicken thighs with salt & pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet and sear the chicken for 4 - 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily releases from the pan. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Without adding oil to the pan, repeat with the chorizo until cooked through.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until the onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir as need to prevent burning or sticking.
Add the rice and allow it to absorb the oil in the pan. Deglaze the pan with the wine and allow the rice to absorb it.
Cook the rice by adding 1/2 cup increments of chicken stock and allowing it to simmer until the liquid has been absorbed. With the first addition, add the saffron and turmeric. Repeat until broth is gone and continue with the water until rice is cooked.
With the last addition of water, add the tomatoes and peas, and return the meat to the pan. Simmer until everything is cooked through. Adjust seasoning with salt & pepper, to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges or slices.
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 374mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 12mg