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One Pot Wonder Spanish Rice with Chorizo

June 26, 2015

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Sliced chorizo sausage with Spanish seasoned rice, veggies, and black beans.  It all comes together in one pot.  And, it’s ready in about 30 minutes!skillet full of One Pot Wonder Spanish Rice with Chorizo

I have to admit, this is the first time I’ve ever cooked with chorizo.  I don’t know why, though.  It’s awesome!

I recently became hooked on the stuff after having a chorizo quesadilla at my favorite Mexican joint.  Now I want to put chorizo on/in everything…eggs, pizza, salad…probably all made better with chorizo. 🙂

skillet full of One Pot Wonder Spanish Rice with Chorizo

One thing that I noticed when I went looking for chorizo at the grocery store is that there can be a HUGE difference in its nutritional information depending on the brand you get.  I settled on Johnsonville chorizo links since it was literally half the calories per link as the other brand I was comparing it to.

skillet and spoon full of One Pot Wonder Spanish Rice with Chorizo

The chorizo only needs to cook for around 10 minutes.  Otherwise, it can dry out.  I used white rice in this dish, which takes about 20 minutes to cook.  So, I added the chorizo after the rice had been simmering for 10 minutes.  If you use brown rice, you may want to let the rice and veggies simmer for about 30 minutes before adding the chorizo and letting it all cook together for the last 10 minutes.

skillet full of One Pot Wonder Spanish Rice with Chorizo

One Pot Wonder Spanish Rice with Chorizo Recipe

Sliced chorizo sausage with Spanish seasoned rice, veggies, and black beans.  It all comes together in one pot.  And, it's ready in about 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 459kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
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4.98 from 48 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
  • 1 cup chicken broth or any broth
  • 1 medium sweet bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • ½ cup uncooked rice
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 3/4 lb. chorizo sausage links sliced into 1/2 inch pieces (about 4 links)

Instructions

  • Place a wide, high-sided skillet or pot over high heat. Add the beans, Rotel, broth, bell pepper, onion, rice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Cover the pot.
  • Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the sliced sausage. Cover. Continue to simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes for white rice).
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Uncover and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4th of the recipe | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.7g | Protein: 21.8g | Fat: 20.3g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 8g
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chorizo recipe, one pot spanish rice, one pot spanish rice with chorizo
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Comments

  1. Nicole says

    October 19, 2020 at 6:30 PM

    5 stars
    Super easy and delicious meal! Hubby loved it.

    Reply
  2. Andrea says

    November 19, 2020 at 6:37 PM

    I made this tonight. We all really enjoyed it. Will definitely make it again!

    Reply
  3. Teresa Zinnel says

    January 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM

    5 stars
    Excellent flavor! A big hit with my husband and son. It has just the right amount of spice, not to hot.

    Reply
  4. Louise says

    January 26, 2021 at 8:42 PM

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and my son loved it. I used Longaniza sausage and red beans because that is all I had. It’s def a keeper. Thank you.

    Reply
  5. Kayla says

    February 11, 2021 at 7:55 PM

    I never leave recipe reviews. This dish is the biggest bang for my buck that i think I’ve ever made. The minuscule amount of work I had to put in resulted in the most delicious weeknight dinner.

    Thank you for giving me a dish that I could easily add to our rotation.

    Reply
  6. James Alexander says

    February 12, 2021 at 11:51 AM

    Are you using cooked chorizio or raw chorizio to start the recipe?

    Reply
    • Leanne Fournier says

      March 16, 2021 at 1:02 PM

      I also wasn’t clear if the Chorizo is cooked or raw when added?

      Reply
      • Rita Marasa says

        May 5, 2021 at 7:06 AM

        I’m Cuban. Sauté the sausage as the veggies are just beginning to take on heat. The sausage will flavor the onions etc. also, throw in the dried spices to warm them until they release their scent.

        Reply
      • Catherine says

        August 9, 2021 at 7:30 AM

        Cooked chorizo

        Reply
  7. Vlad says

    March 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM

    5 stars
    Great recipe. If your’re looking for some extra spice – swap the cumin for Cayenne pepper!

    Reply
  8. Lisa says

    March 25, 2021 at 6:56 PM

    Why only 1/2 cup rice? And the pic looks like twice that much.

    Reply
  9. Shari says

    May 25, 2021 at 10:56 AM

    Cooked or raw chorizo?

    Reply
  10. Lauren says

    July 12, 2021 at 3:11 AM

    5 stars
    Delicious, try it ..you won’t regret it.

    Reply
  11. Merry says

    July 22, 2021 at 5:47 PM

    5 stars
    I was looking for something quick to try for chorizo – not only is it quick, it’s delicious! You gotta try it!

    Reply
  12. Roslyn says

    August 25, 2021 at 8:45 PM

    5 stars
    Great recipe; thank you for sharing. I used Italian sausage this time because that is what I had on hand and it was still awesome! Added garlic and tomatoes from the garden and chicken bone broth which all added flavour. This will be a new staple in our home.

    Reply
  13. Ronald and Castagnera says

    October 9, 2021 at 11:19 AM

    I loved the flavor of this dish, but did not like the mushy texture of the chorizo. Maybe cooking it first will change the texture ?

    Reply
  14. Leanne says

    November 29, 2021 at 6:11 PM

    I used brown rice in this and cooked it a little longer. It was devoured by my boys in no time. There wasn’t even any leftovers. Thanks for this great and simple recipe that was healthy, delicious and filling. Definitely a keeper in the rotation.

    Reply
  15. Mark C says

    November 30, 2021 at 6:01 PM

    4 stars
    I didn’t have the peppers but I mixed in frozen corn and canned black beans. Have made couple times now, quick easy and filling.

    Reply
  16. Greg Long says

    December 22, 2021 at 9:42 AM

    5 stars
    Had a pack of ground chorizo and was wondering what to do with it and found this recipe, the wife and I loved it. Will definitely make again.

    Reply
  17. Paromita Basu says

    January 20, 2022 at 8:10 PM

    5 stars
    So easy to make and came out delicious. No extra oil needed.
    Thank you Amanda. great one pot meal . I added some corn and peas.

    Reply
  18. Jennifer Stroud says

    January 26, 2022 at 7:35 PM

    5 stars
    Excellent flavor! We used some hatch green chile chorizo sausage we had on hand and it was delicious.

    Reply
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