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Rotisserie Chicken and Chorizo Skillet

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal using rotisserie chicken, spicy chorizo, and butter beans in a smoky, paprika-infused tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish-inspired
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 200 g Spanish cooking chorizo casing removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper deseeded and sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper deseeded and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 150 ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 400 g tin butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 400-500 g cooked rotisserie chicken shredded into bite-sized pieces
  • A small bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Render the Chorizo: Place a large, deep frying pan or skillet over a medium heat. Add the olive oil and the chopped chorizo. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is browned and has released its vibrant red, paprika-infused oils.
  2. Remove the Chorizo: Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked chorizo from the pan and set it aside on a plate, leaving the delicious oil behind in the pan.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and sliced peppers to the same pan. Sauté in the chorizo oil for about 8-10 minutes, until they have softened and started to caramelise slightly at the edges.
  4. Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic, sweet smoked paprika, and dried oregano to the pan. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant. What works best for me is keeping the heat moderate here to prevent the garlic and paprika from burning.
  5. Create the Sauce: Pour in the tinned tomatoes and the chicken stock. Stir everything together, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Combine and Simmer: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the drained butter beans, the shredded rotisserie chicken, and the reserved cooked chorizo.
  7. Heat Through: Let everything simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to warm through and the flavours to meld together beautifully. The sauce should thicken slightly.
  8. Season and Serve: Taste the skillet and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Be mindful that the chorizo is already quite salty. Stir through most of the fresh parsley, saving a little for garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley. This skillet is delicious with crusty bread for dipping or served over rice.