Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Potato Skillet

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A rustic skillet dish featuring spicy Portuguese chorizo with golden potatoes and onions, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. This portuguese-inspired quick meals ready in about 35 minutes pairs Portuguese chorizo, sliced, olive oil, large yellow onion, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Portuguese cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 cups diced russet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are golden and fork tender.
  2. Step 2: Push potatoes to one side of the skillet and add 10 oz sliced Portuguese chorizo. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until chorizo releases its oils and edges become crispy.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until onions soften and become translucent.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika over the mixture and stir everything together, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then remove from heat and stir in 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for brightness.
  6. Step 6: Serve hot as a hearty main dish or alongside a fresh salad.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Potato Skillet take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Potato Skillet?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep portuguese chorizo, sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Potato Skillet?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Potato Skillet for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Potato Skillet?

Portuguese quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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