One-Pot Spicy Chorizo and Tomato Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A vibrant one-pot rice dish combining spicy chorizo, tomatoes, and smoky paprika for a comforting meal with minimal cleanup. This Spanish-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs olive oil, chorizo sausage, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz, sliced chorizo sausage
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1, diced red bell pepper
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 1 can (14.5 oz), undrained diced tomatoes
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced chorizo sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 1 diced red bell pepper to the pot, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice to the pot, stirring to coat the rice with the oil and spices for 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices and 2 1/4 cups chicken broth, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.