Sautéed Chorizo and Potato Pan with Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A vibrant Spanish-inspired skillet dish featuring spicy chorizo and tender potatoes enhanced by smoky paprika and garlic. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chorizo sausage, russet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds chorizo sausage
• 2 medium (about 12 oz), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes russet potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 diced medium russet potatoes (1/2-inch cubes) and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden on the edges.
2. Step 2: Push potatoes to the side, add 8 oz sliced chorizo sausage (1/4-inch rounds) to the skillet and sauté for 4 minutes until the edges are crispy and the fat renders.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Combine the potatoes and chorizo, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook together for 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.