Pan-Seared Spanish Chorizo with Sautéed Bell Peppers and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A flavorful dish featuring spicy Spanish chorizo cooked to perfection and served with sweet sautéed bell peppers and onions. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Spanish chorizo sausage, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 8 oz Spanish chorizo sausage
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium large onion
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 8 oz Spanish chorizo sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo slices and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are crispy and fat renders out; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Dice 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium yellow bell pepper into 1/2-inch strips. Peel and thinly slice 1 medium large onion. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, then add bell peppers and onion with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté over medium heat for 7-8 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: Return the cooked chorizo to the skillet, stir to combine and warm through for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.