Sautéed Chorizo and Potato Spanish Skillet

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

A hearty Spanish-inspired dish featuring spicy chorizo and tender potatoes cooked together with aromatic garlic and smoked paprika. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Spanish chorizo, potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 200 g, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds Spanish chorizo
• 400 g, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, finely minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 400 g diced potatoes and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and develop a golden crust.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 200 g sliced Spanish chorizo to the skillet, stirring well. Cook for 6 minutes until the chorizo releases its oils and the potatoes are tender.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the mixture, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.