Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Stew

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken thighs (Skin-on thighs are browned until crispy and fully cooked; the paprika is divided between browning and the stew.)
• 400 g chopped tomatoes (1 can)
• 400 g butter beans (1 can)
• 90 g chorizo
• 1 red bell pepper
• fresh spinach (A handful)
• 1 red chilli
• 1 large onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika (Use 1 tsp to brown the chicken and add the remainder to the stew.)
• 1 tbsp thyme (Dried or fresh)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 150 ml chicken stock (Stock made from a cube is fine.)
• fresh parsley (A handful, freshly chopped, for garnish)
• salt and pepper (To taste)
• lemon juice (For drizzling at serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large pan over medium heat. Brown the chicken thighs with 1 tsp of the smoked paprika for 10–12 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the chicken is fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

2. 2

   In the same pan, cook the chorizo until crispy. Remove it from the pan and set it aside.

3. 3

   Add the onion, garlic, and red chilli to the same pan. Sauté over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until the onion is soft.

4. 4

   Add the red bell pepper and sauté for a further 5 minutes, until softened.

5. 5

   Return the cooked chorizo to the pan. Add the remaining smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, then stir well.

6. 6

   Add the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Season well and cook for a few more minutes.

7. 7

   Add the fresh spinach and allow it to wilt down.

8. 8

   Add the butter beans to the pan.

9. 9

   Return the chicken thighs to the pan, pushing them under the liquid. Cover the pan with its lid and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve the stew garnished with freshly chopped parsley and a drizzle of lemon juice.

Notes

The source states 532 calories and 40.2 g protein per serving. It also says the stew is suitable for freezing and feeding a crowd. The quantity of lemon juice for finishing is not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• stew
• one-pot
• Spanish
• freezer-friendly
• serves a crowd
• high-protein
• gluten-free