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Jamie Oliver's Chicken and Chorizo Stew Recipe

Jamie Oliver's Chicken and Chorizo Stew Recipe

Make Jamie Oliver’s Chicken and Chorizo Stew Recipe with tender chicken, smoky chorizo, and rich tomatoes for a hearty family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: European
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds chicken thighs boneless
  • 8 ounces chorizo sausage sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 14 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or stew pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
  1. Slice chorizo, chop vegetables, mince garlic, and trim chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and flavor.
    Preparing Ingredients for Jamie Oliver's Chicken and Chorizo Stew
Step 2: Brown Chorizo
  1. Heat oil in a pot and cook chorizo until browned, releasing its flavorful smoky oils and aroma.
    Browning Chorizo for Rich Flavor
Step 3: Cook Chicken
  1. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly golden on all sides for better texture and taste.
    Cooking Chicken with Chorizo
Step 4: Sauté Vegetables
  1. Stir in onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about five minutes.
    Sautéing Vegetables in the Pot
Step 5: Add Liquids
  1. Pour in tomatoes, chicken stock, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine ingredients.
    Adding Tomatoes and Stock
Step 6: Simmer Stew
  1. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for thirty minutes until thickened.
    Simmering the Chicken and Chorizo Stew
Step 7: Finish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle parsley over the stew and serve warm with bread or rice.
    Finished Jamie Oliver's Chicken and Chorizo Stew

Notes

For the richest flavor, allow the stew to rest for five minutes before serving.