Spanish beans with chicken & chorizo
This Spanish chicken builds pinto beans, parsley and chicken thighs into a weeknight-friendly meal you can have ready in about 55 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 5 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and large pot. At medium difficulty across 5 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Soak the beans for at least 4 hrs or overnight in a large bowl with plenty of water to cover.
- Next day, rinse and drain, then put in a large heavy based pan with the onion, paprika, herb bundle and chicken.
- Pour over enough water or stock to cover, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 mins.
- Remove the chicken to a plate, then add the potatoes and chorizo to the pan. Continue cooking for 30 mins until the beans and potatoes are tender.
- Discard the skin and bones from the chicken and tear into large chunks. Return the chicken to the pan with the spinach and simmer for 5 mins.
You'll use: Pan · Large pot · Saucepan
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Tips & common questions
How long does Spanish beans with chicken & chorizo take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Recipe data for Spanish beans with chicken & chorizo via TheMealDB (open database). Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.