Spanish-Style Pan-Fried Chorizo with Potatoes and Onions

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Spicy chorizo pan-fried with golden potatoes and caramelized onions for a rich, hearty Spanish-inspired dish. This spanish-inspired pork ready in about 35 minutes pairs large, thinly sliced yellow onion, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 Spanish chorizo sausage
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes russet potatoes
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium peeled and diced russet potatoes (1/2-inch cubes) and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes are golden and tender.
2. Step 2: Push the potatoes to the side of the pan and add 8 oz sliced Spanish chorizo rounds. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crisp and chorizo releases its oil.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion to the pan along with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir everything together and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until onions are soft and caramelized.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil if needed to loosen the pan mixture. Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.