Best chorizo recipes

Chorizo recipes

Chicken and chorizo pie

Spicy chorizo, tender chicken and a rich crème fraiche come together to make this hearty pie – the perfect autumnal pick-me-up.

Slow cooker chorizo and prawn paella

Centuries ago, Sardinia was occupied by the Spanish. As a result, the island is famous for its paella, albeit with an Italian twist (orzo or fregola is used instead of rice). This version pairs smoky horizon with sweet, plump prawns for a dish that will have you feel like you're on holiday in the Med.

One-pot Spanish rice with chorizo and chicken

Chorizo is great friends with chicken – the pair make for a classic combination. This recipe see them both incorporated into a dish of Spanish rice with plenty of hot smoked paprika. It's super easy and ready in under an hour, perfect for weeknight meals with the family.

Chorizo spaghetti with rosemary pangritata

Check out this quick and easy pasta recipe. Pangritata, sometimes called poor man’s parmesan, is a mix of fried breadcrumbs and herbs used add flavour and texture to pasta dishes.

Chorizo meatball and feta traybake

Serve these Mediterranean-style chorizo meatballs as an all-in-one traybake with new potatoes, crumbly feta and baby plum tomatoes for a midweek family meal that's packed with flavour.

Baked chorizo orzo with hake

Spicy chorizo really deepens the flavour of this easy baked orzo dish with flaky hake fillets. This simple but filling one-pot is an impressive midweek meal ready in under an hour, plus it's low in calories too.

Chorizo al vino

This recipe for chorizo cooked in wine comes from Lobos, a tapas bar in Borough Market. It's really simple but combines classic, bold Spanish flavours and is ideal to serve as part of a tapas spread.

Chorizo brunch eggs

Prepare this comforting chorizo stew and top with zesty avocado salsa and soft boiled eggs for a vibrant brunch dish.

Chorizo cassoulet

Sausages of cooking chorizo are bolstered with herbs and spice to create this hearty one-pot. Top with garlicky breadcrumbs for extra flavour and crunch.

Chorizo frittata

Sweet spring veg like asparagus, peas and broad beans are paired with subtly smoky, spicy chorizo in this vibrant frittata. An easy Spanish-inspired lunch.

Chorizo salad with new potatoes

Cook chorizo until super crisp and serve over peppery rocket, vibrant broad beans and baby new potatoes tossed in oily garlic.

Chorizo and crab on griddled avocados

Check out this quick and easy chorizo recipe, with grilled avocados and crab salsa. This simple dish is ready in just 20 minutes – a great starter recipe for a summer dinner party.

Chorizo stew

Give this quick and easy chorizo and butter bean stew a try for dinner. This warming recipe is a simple midweek dinner for two – ready in 20 minutes.

Drunken clams with chorizo

This recipe for drunken clams with chorizo is low calorie and ready in just 20 minutes but packs in flavour – perfect for a midweek meal. Serve with crusty bread, more beer, and eat straight from the pan, if you like.

Baked chorizo and squash rice with manchego crust

A crispy manchego crust takes this low-calorie baked rice dish to the next level – ready in 50 minutes.

Chorizo toasties

Smoky chorizo sausage, when paired with nutty manchego and sweet red pepper, makes for a super easy Spanish-style toastie filling.

Roast monkfish with chorizo

Check out this super simple monkfish recipe for two. Ready in 40 minutes, this easy fish dish with chorizo, sherry and rice is a wholesome midweek meal to enjoy all year through.

Chorizo and kale stew with potato

Spicy chorizo is buddies up with fluffy potatoes and hearty kale in this warm, comforting stew. What more could you want from a quick and easy mid-week meal this winter?

Chorizo nachos

Smoky chorizo gives these nachos real punch. Oozing with layers of melted cheese and sweet caramelised onion, they would make the perfect Friday night sofa snack.

Chorizo croquetas

These chorizo croquetas will have you feeling like you're eating in the sunny Mediterranean. Make the base mix a day or so ahead, then you can just cook the croquetas to order. Serve with a glass of sherry or an ice-cold beer.

Tredwell's chorizo jam

We love this salty-sweet chorizo jam, served with enough charred bread for two. We spoon it into little jars and serve with manchego alongside. Tredwell’s is a new venture by MasterChef judge Marcus Wareing.

Moroccan chorizo and kofte stew

Chorizo adds an extra layer of flavour to this Moroccan-style lamb stew. Make it the day before you need to feed a crowd – just chill it until you’re ready for your guests to feast.

Baked eggs with chorizo and ratatouille

Here, chorizo adds spice and smokiness to a quick ratatouille made on the hob. Then, just pop it in the oven while the eggs cook. Ideal served with crusty bread.

Chorizo tacos with pico de gallo

This classic Mexican salad is a delicious fresh filling for tortillas and everyone will love making their own tacos.