⏱ 85 min totalChicken and Chorizo Paella
Per 1 serving · 492 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein51g32% of calories
- Carbs62g39% of calories
- Fat21g30% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Chicken and Chorizo Paella (492 g) has 680 calories, with 51 g of protein, 62 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (39% of calories). It is high in protein (102% DV), Vitamin C (36% DV) and Vitamin K (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31%, 32% and 48% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein102%
- Vitamin C36%
- Vitamin K28%
- Thiamine61%
- Riboflavin (B2)42%
- Niacin136%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
- Saturated fat32%
- Cholesterol48%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Canola oil
⅓ lb Chicken breast
³⁄₁₆ large Onion
³⁄₁₆ medium Red bell pepper
½ clove Garlic
1 ³⁄₁₆ oz Pork and beef chorizo
¹⁄₁₆ cup Tomato puree
³⁄₁₆ tbsp, leaves Thyme
³⁄₁₆ serving 5 fl oz White wine
⅝ cup Chicken stock
⅓ cup White rice
⅓ tbsp Parsley
Directions
- 1
Heat the canola oil in a large cast iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides in batches if necessary. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Lower the heat, add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, and cook gently for 10 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and chorizo, cooking for another 2 minutes until the chorizo releases its oils. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 1 more minute.
- 3
Return the chicken to the dish and add thyme, white wine, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and lower the heat. Cook for 30 minutes.
- 4
Add the rice and stir well. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.
- 5
Season to taste and garnish with parsley before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (492 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 55 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 32 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 33 μg | 28% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 61% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 42% |
| Niacin | 22 mg | 136% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 136% |
| Folate (B9) | 184 μg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 39% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 70% |
| Choline | 182 mg | 33% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 58 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1,069 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 84 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 512 mg | 73% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 55 μg | 99% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 4 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 460 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 50 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 4,532 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 12 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 680 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 129minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 82minCycling (moderate)
- 57minRunning (6 mph)
- 96minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken and Chorizo Paella?
One serving of Chicken and Chorizo Paella (1 serving) has 680 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 34% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken and Chorizo Paella high in protein?
Yes. It has 51 g of protein per serving, and 32% of its calories come from protein (7.5 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken and Chorizo Paella keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 60 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chicken and Chorizo Paella?
704 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chicken and Chorizo Paella?
5.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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