If you’re still mulling over what to do with that leftover turkey and you’re sick of the usual turkey curry or sandwiches, why not try this turkey and chorizo paella. It’s quick, easy and full of flavour.
Plus do you know what I love most about paella? It’s that there are no real rules when it comes to creating a good one. Sure you may think that paella has to be seafood based but in truth, you can bung anything in there – including left over veg (which is what makes it the perfect post Christmas dish).
So here is the recipe for my super quick turkey and chorizo paella.
This recipe serves 4
You will need:
- Left over turkey (I used breast but you can use any part of the meat you enjoy and if it’s outside of christmas, I usually use about 500g for 4 people)
- 100g chorizo
- 15g flat leaf parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 large onion
- 1 large red pepper
- 250g paella rice
- 115g frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon of tomato puree
- 500ml chicken stock
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Method:
Peel and crush the garlic, crushing the garlic will give off a slightly sweeter flavour. Next roughly chop the chorizo and turkey breasts and add to a heated pan. You may want to add a bit of olive oil but I prefer to use the oils that are extracted from the chorizo when cooking. Next add the onion, pepper, garlic, parsley, paprika and turmeric and cook for a couple of minutes.
Next mix in the tomato puree with the chicken stock and add this to the pan along with the paella rice. Bring to the boil and add salt to taste.
Cook on a medium heat for around 15 minutes.
Add your frozen peas and cook for a further 10 minutes (or until the rice has absorbed the stock).
It’s really that simple.
Omg! That looks absolutely delicious! I am definitely going to try this out! YUM! xxx
I am a vegetarian but my friend is coming round tomorrow night and I want to make them something nice and simple and this looks like it could do the trick!
I love this. Paella is so versatile and a family favourite in our house for sure.
This looks absolutely delicious – I really want to give it a try. x
This looks so yummy. I would love to try this recipe.
This looks amazing! I love Spanish food, and don’t often try paellas, and I’ not really sure why that is, as they’re pretty much everything I love. x
For this looks good. One of my most favourite dishes. Am definitely book marking and pinning this one. Thanks for sharing x
Paella is one of my favourite dishes, I really see it as a comfort food as it is so filling! xxx
This looks so delicious – I have never tried Paella, but this looks so yum. Kaz x
I think I need to be saving all of these Turkey recipes for when I have some leftovers, this looks absolutely delightful x
You made that sound so easy and quick to do….perfect for busy peps like me. Thanks for sharing.
What a delicious recipe! I love making paella, never thought to use turkey!
I’m pescatarian but I know a friend who will love this simple recipe so will be passing it on to her! Hope thay you had a lobely Christmas and Happy New Year!
Ooh this sounds delightful, will definitely be making this
This looks delicious and easy to do. We’ve got so much left over food this year.
Ohb yum, I wouldn’t have thought of usng my leftover turkey for a paella, but this looks amazing, thanks. Mich x
Omg can we say yum?!?! I wish I had some leftover turkey so I can make this!! Bet the fam would love it
Oh this sounds absolutely delicious!! We made curry with our leftovers this year but Scott would love paella!
That looks so tasty, what a great idea. I made curry with our leftovers this year
That’s a fun and tasty way to use the leftovers. We have a ton of turkey left here to use up!
What a delicious way to use leftover turkey! Refreshing to see a different recipe than the usual curries and stews!