Brown Rice Paella with Chicken and Chorizo
Brown Rice Paella with Chicken and Chorizo layers smoky paprika and saffron with tender chicken thighs and spicy chorizo for deep, aromatic flavor. Roasted red peppers, peas, carrots, olives, and a touch of vinegar add brightness and balance to the nutty short‑grain brown rice. Serve this festive one-pan dish for a cozy family dinner or a weekend gathering.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Rice Paella with Chicken and Chorizo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the salt, paprika, red pepper, turmeric, and saffron in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a paella pan or large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and chorizo and cook until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the meat to a platter. Add the onion, bell pepper, parsley, and garlic to the pot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the rice, tomato, and roasted red peppers; cook until the rice starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the spice mixture and broth, then return the chicken and chorizo to the pot, nestling them into the paella.
- 3
Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring every 10 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 50 to 55 minutes. Stir in the thawed peas and carrots, olives, capers, and apple cider vinegar; cook until everything is warmed through, 3 to 5 more minutes.
- Calories 518.14 kcal High 26%
- Protein 22.65 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 64.2 g 23%
- Total Fat 16.45 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.81 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 75.79 mg High 25%
- Sodium 840.29 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 117.92 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 241.03 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 147.05 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 20.98 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
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About This Recipe
Brown Rice Paella with Chicken and Chorizo is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Capers, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 518.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Rice Paella with Chicken and Chorizo made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Capers, Chicken Broth, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Rice Paella with Chicken and Chorizo?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 518.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Rice Paella with Chicken and Chorizo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Brown Rice Paella with Chicken and Chorizo healthy?
- Brown Rice Paella with Chicken and Chorizo has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 518.14 calories and 22.65 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 840.29 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.81 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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