• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Neils Healthy Meals

Quick Healthy Meals

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Wellbeing
  • Healthy Living
  • Contact Me
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • FREE eBook
  • Healthy Living
  • Contact Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • FREE eBook
    • Healthy Living
    • Contact Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Meat and Poultry

    Slow Cooker Chicken And Chorizo

    Published: Nov 12, 2020 · Updated: Aug 23, 2022 by Neil 12 Comments

    70 shares
    • Facebook24
    • Yummly
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe
    Birds eye view of a plate of rice topped with slow cooker chicken and chorizo. Slow cooker with rest of recipe in above. Pin title text overlay at top.
    A plate of slow cooker chicken and chorizo served on a bed of rice. Pin title text overlay at top.

    Slow cooker chicken and chorizo is the perfect winter warmer. This easy to make Spanish inspired dish will leave you feeling satisfied and make your kitchen smell great too!

    A plate of slow cooker chicken and chorizo served on a bed of rice with a fork to the side. Slow cooker in the background.

    This slow cooker chicken and chorizo is full of delicious Mediterranean flavours. 

    It's the perfect hearty homely recipe for a weeknight meal. Simple to prepare, healthy and filling too.

    Using a slow cooker for this recipe means it takes minimum effort.

    All that's required is 20 minutes to prepare this dish then you can leave your slow cooker to do the rest!

    Slow cooker dish containing cooked chicken and chorizo at the front. Plate with dish of bismati rice on in the background.

    Although this chicken and chorizo Spanish stew is perfect for winters nights, it's definitely one that can be enjoyed all your round.

    Not only that it's perfect to serve up at dinner parties too.

    During the cooking the chicken absorbs all the delicious smoky flavours from the chorizo.

    The sauce is a rich tasting tomato one with hints of herbs and just a little heat from the chilli.

    Birds eye view of a plate of slow cooker chicken and chorizo served on a bed of rice with rest of the slow cooker dish at the top.

    My slow cooker chicken and chorizo is a remarkably light 140 calories per serving without any accompaniments.

    Although chorizo sausage is quite high in calories and fat, just the minimum amout is used to get the maximum flavour.

    If you want to keep this recipe as a low calorie dish then instead of serving with rice (as I like to) you could serve with lots of delicious green vegetables like broccoli or spinach.

    Otherwise see the other serving suggestions in the list below.

    Close up of a plate of slow cooker chicken and chorizo served on a bed of rice with slow cooker in the background.

    You can re-heat this slow cooker chicken and chorizo in your microwave or in a pan on your stove.

    It actually tastes even better the day after slow cooking after the combination of chorizo and delicious chicken have marinated together.

    Make sure to add this dish to your list of favourite slow cooker meals!

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
    • FAQ's
    • What Should I Serve This Chicken Chorizo Stew With?
    • Other Popular Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes You Might Also Like
    • Other Chicken And Chorizo Recipes For You To Try
    • Slow Cooker Chicken and Chorizo Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
    • Rate The Recipe

    Ingredients

    • Red Pepper
    • Yellow Pepper
    • Onion
    • Garlic Cloves
    • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
    • Chorizo Sausage
    • Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
    • Tomato Puree
    • Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock
    • Paprika
    • Chilli Powder
    • Mixed Herbs
    • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Substitutions

    • Red Pepper - you can use any combination of bell peppers.
    • Yellow Pepper - you can use any combination of bell peppers.
    • Onion
    • Garlic Cloves
    • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - you can use skinless chicken thighs.
    • Chorizo Sausage - Spanish Chorizo, Mexican Chorizo, Sliced Chorizo you can use any you choose.
    • Tinned Chopped Tomatoes - I use canned tomatoes but you could use diced tomatoes and some tomato puree.
    • Tomato Puree - tomato paste is fine.
    • Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock - you can use either.
    • Paprika
    • Chilli Powder - use mild or spicy chilli powders depending on how spicy you want the recipe.
    • Mixed Herbs - you can omit if you want to.
    • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    Equipment

    For this Slow Cooker Chicken and Chorizo You May Need……

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    This is the slow cooker I use. As you can see it's relatively inexpensive and its perfect for meals of up to 4 people!

    FAQ's

    Your Questions About This Slow Cooker Chicken And Chorizo

    • Can you put raw chicken in a slow cooker? Absolutely! Slow cooker recipes gently cook the chicken throughout meaning you get cooked, delicious moist tender chicken pieces and not dried out chicken!
    • Do you have to fry chicken before putting in a slow cooker - No. To save time the chicken will cook in the slow cooker with little difference in the texture. However you can fry the chicken in a little olive oil before adding it to the slow cooker if you want a difference in flavour.
    • How big is the slow cooker you use? I use a 3.5L slow cooker (see link above) but you can use a large one to double the recipe quantity if you wanted to.
    • What if I don't have slow cooker? You can cook this in your oven in a casserole dish for approximately 1 hour at 200C degrees Fan.
    • How long do I need to slow cook for? If short of time you can cook on high for 4 hours. But for best results cook on low for 6-8 hours.
    • Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast? Yes either are suitable. I just prefer breast meat as sometimes I find thigh meat quite fatty.
    • How to bulk up this dish? You could stir in some vegetables whilst its cooking like frozen peas, butter beans or chopped up potatoes.
    • Which kind of chorizo sausage should I use? There are many kinds of chorizo sausage available. I just usually use a plain Spanish chorizo from my local supermarkets' cold meat section. You can get spicy ones too if you want to use those.
    • Can I freeze this chicken and chorizo recipe? Yes. Allow any leftovers to fully cool first then portion into individual containers and place in your freezer.
    • How long can I keep this in the fridge for? Keep in the fridge for a maximum of 2 - 3 days. Any longer and you should consider freezing it.

    What Should I Serve This Chicken Chorizo Stew With?

    • A plain rice, like bismati rice which is the rice I serve with my stew.
    • Couscous is also a great option.
    • On a bed of mashed potato or in a baked potato.
    • Hunks of crusty bread.
    • Sour Cream
    • Potato Wedges
    • Tortilla Wraps

    Subscribe to Neil's Healthy Meals

    Don't miss future updates and new recipes. Make sure you’re subscribed to Neil’s Healthy Meals.

    Subscribe here to add your email to the subscription list.

    And you can follow me too via your favourite social channels :-

    Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Bloglovin & YouTube.

    *I do not use your email for anything else other than adding you to my blog subscription list which you can opt out of at any time.

    Other Popular Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes You Might Also Like

    • Slow cooker Italian chicken is a tasty and easy to make family recipe. Just 10 minutes to prep then everything goes into the slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights!
    • Slow cooker BBQ chicken wraps are not only delicious but they’re really easy to make too. Just put everything in the slow cooker and soon your whole family will be enjoying this fantastic recipe!
    • Slow cooker chicken and rice soup. This delicious and filling soup is so easy to make. Just put everything into your slow cooker and let the magic happen!

    Other Chicken And Chorizo Recipes For You To Try

    • Chicken and chorizo pasta bake is a delicious, simple and quick to make family dinner recipe. This filling dinner can be on the table in just one hour!
    • Chicken chorizo and courgette casserole is a delicious, quick and healthy budget dinner. The recipe makes up to 8 portions so there’s plenty to go round the family and there should be plenty to freeze too!
    A plate of slow cooker chicken and chorizo served on a bed of rice with a fork to the side. Slow cooker in the background.
    Print Recipe Save Recipe Saved Recipe!
    5 from 8 votes

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Chorizo Recipe

    Slow cooker chicken and chorizo is the perfect winter warmer. This easy to make Spanish inspired dish will leave you feeling satisfied and make your kitchen smell great too!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time4 hrs
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: International, Spanish
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 140kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Slow cooker
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring jug
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 1 red pepper diced
    • 1 yellow pepper diced
    • 1 large onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic crushed
    • 300 g chicken breasts cut into bitesize chunks
    • 80 g chorizo sausage sliced
    • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
    • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
    • 100 ml chicken or vegetable stock
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
    • Freshly ground salt and pepper
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients into slow cooker. Stir well ensuring the chicken is covered by the liquid.
    • Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Stirring occasionally.
    • Once cooked season to taste and serve on a bed of rice.

    Notes

    Nutrition label does not include serving of rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1654IU | Vitamin C: 106mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Chicken and Chorizo
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 140 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 48mg16%
    Sodium 350mg15%
    Potassium 679mg19%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 18g36%
    Vitamin A 1654IU33%
    Vitamin C 106mg128%
    Calcium 48mg5%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Rate The Recipe

    If you’ve made this slow cooker chicken and chorizo recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Related

    « Chicken Pesto Pasta
    Low Fat Garlic Mushroom Pasta »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      November 12, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like the perfect comfort food for cold days, Neil! I love smoky flavors, and the chorizo brings that to this dish - yum! I also appreciate that the lower calorie count here. That means I can still have a chunk of crusty bread with it and not feel like I'm cheating! 🙂 Stay warm, my friend!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 12, 2020 at 12:52 pm

        Absolutely David. 🙂 I would say that this dish calls for several chunks of crusty bread to make sure not one drop of those smoky flavours are missed! 😉

        Reply
    2. Shashi

      November 12, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      Wow Neil- I simply love this dish- all those flavors mingling together must indeed leave ones kitchen intoxicatingly delicious smelling! I’m partial to chorizo and the fact that this dish is so low calorie means I could sop it up with some crusty bread or simply have seconds!
      Such a temptingly delicious weeknight meal.

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 13, 2020 at 6:31 am

        I just love cooking with chorizo Shashi. You get so much flavour from such a little piece of meat. You'll love this as a delicious weeknight meal. Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    3. mimi rippee

      November 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is lovely. Chicken and chorizo are indeed a wonderful combination. I like all of the spices and herbs you used in this as well.

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 13, 2020 at 6:32 am

        Thanks Mimi. Yes those spices and herbs add an extra special flavouring to this already fabulous dish. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Laura

      November 14, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, I love and appreciate how you use just enough of the less healthy part of a dish to add so much flavor! It's the perfect way to use these ultra-delicious foods! Nice recipe for a slow-cooker, too!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 15, 2020 at 7:30 am

        THis recipe is being made A LOT at the moment Laura. It's helping us to get through the beginning of the dark winter days and everything thats going on in the news too. Plus it makes the house smell amazing and it's delicious too! Hope you are well and staying safe. Take care, thanks for your comment! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Ron

      November 15, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, I certainly need to eat more lower calorie meals, so this is great. So for the chorizo sausage, are you using the kind that is dried from spain or the kinds you get in the cold counter at the market?

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 15, 2020 at 6:52 pm

        Thanks Ron. I just use the kind of chorizo sausage that you can easily get in the cold meat section of your local supermarket.

        Reply
    6. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      November 17, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      Chicken, chorizo, and rice - what could go wrong in this delicious combination? Comfort, soul-warming, and satisfying, that's a healthier version of Jambalaya and similar recipes. Excellent!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 18, 2020 at 5:29 am

        It is such a delicious combination isn't it Ben? Glad you like it. Thanks for your comment! 🙂

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hello there! I’m Neil. Since 2014 Neil's Healthy Meals has been providing delicious quick healthy recipes and fabulous cheesecakes based on the 80/20 rule for eating. Helping you live a diet free lifestyle. One where you can still enjoy cake! Learn more here

    Popular Recipes

    • Easy Scottish Lentil Soup
    • Easy Homemade Quorn Lasagne
    • Low Fat Garlic Mushroom Pasta
    • Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chilli

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Neil's Healthy Meals

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    COPYRIGHT © 2023 NEILSHEALTHYMEALS.COM - PRIVACY POLICY - DISCLAIMER

    70 shares
    • 24