Chicken Chorizo Tomato Casserole (Printable Version)
Hearty Spanish-inspired casserole with tender chicken, spicy chorizo, and juicy tomatoes in a rich sauce. Perfect one-pot comfort food.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
02 - 5 oz cured chorizo sausage, sliced
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
07 - 14 oz canned chopped tomatoes
08 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Staples & Liquids
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 2/3 cup chicken stock
11 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
→ Spices & Seasonings
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
15 - Salt, to taste
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# How-To:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof casserole dish or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 2–3 minutes until it releases its oil and begins to crisp. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the pan. Brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside with the chorizo.
03 - In the same pan, add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
04 - Stir in red and yellow peppers; cook for another 2 minutes.
05 - Return the chicken and chorizo to the pan. Stir in smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
06 - Add tomato paste, canned tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and chicken stock. Stir well to combine.
07 - Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes, or transfer to a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
08 - Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly, if desired. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The chorizo transforms into little flavor bombs that infuse every single bite with smoky richness
- Its one of those rare dishes that actually tastes better the next day when the spices have had time to mingle
02 -
- I once tried skipping the step of removing the meat while cooking the vegetables and everything ended up overcooked and tough
- Cherry tomatoes might seem unnecessary but they burst during cooking and release this sweet, fresh juice that balances the rich chorizo perfectly
03 -
- If you have time, let the chorizo and chicken sit in the spices for 15 minutes before cooking for even more flavor penetration
- The dish freezes beautifully just cool it completely and leave space in the container for expansion