6 servings75 minutesbeans

Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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6 Servings

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75 Minutes

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Medium

Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 60 min

Total Time: 75 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Saute

Cuisine: European, Spanish

Diet: Gluten Free

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 chorizo links sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion roughly chopped
  • 5 large roma tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 2 c Bomba rice
  • 1 c dry white wine
  • 1 c low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 c string beans topped and trimmed
  • 1 c peas
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch of saffron
  • Parsley for serving
This paella recipe ensures a crispy bottom no matter what when using the Instant Precision Dutch Oven! Our Dutch Oven can be used on stovetops and in ovens. Remove from the unit and toast the bottom of the pan to get that perfect socarrat, or bottom savory crust.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the Instant Precision Dutch Oven to 400°F for 60 Minutes.
  2. Toss the diced chicken with the salt and paprika. Add the olive oil and seasoned chicken to the pan. Sauté for 8-10 Minutes, until all sides are golden and almost thoroughly cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside for later.
  3. Add the sliced chorizo and olive oil to the pan. Sauté for 6-8 Minutes, until brown and crispy. Remove from pan and set aside for later.
  4. Add the roughly chopped onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic to a blender and puree. This makes about 7 ½ cups of sauce. Pour into the pan, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for 5 Minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the saffron into the hot chicken broth. Pour the wine and chicken broth into the Dutch oven. Add the rice and stir to combine.
  6. Cook for 10 Minutes without the lid, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the string beans, peas, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir to combine.
  8. Cook for another 10 Minutes, then add the chicken and chorizo. Stir to combine.
  9. Cook for a final 15 Minutes until the rice is cooked, and the paella has thickened. Do not stir in the final stages of cooking to ensure a crispy bottom. Serve warm!
  10. For an even crispier bottom, remove the Dutch oven from the unit and Sauté over medium heat the final stages of cooking to ensure a crispy bottom. Serve warm!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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