Sautéed Chorizo and Potatoes with Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

This Spanish-inspired dish features spicy chorizo and tender potatoes cooked together with smoked paprika for a flavorful, hearty meal. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chorizo sausage, potatoes, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 chorizo sausage
• 400 g potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice 400 g potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the potatoes start to turn golden and tender.
2. Step 2: Slice 200 g chorizo sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Add the chorizo to the skillet along with 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté for another 7 minutes until the chorizo crisps slightly and the garlic is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, remove from heat, and serve immediately while warm with a crusty bread or as a side dish.