Portuguese Chourico and Peppers

Elevate your weeknight dinners with the bold and comforting flavors of Portuguese Chourico and Peppers. This one-pan recipe features smoky, savory chourico sausage paired with tender bell peppers, sweet onions, and a rich tomato and white wine sauce, all seasoned with aromatic paprika and oregano. Ready in just 50 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy days yet special enough for entertaining. Serve it over rice, spoon it onto crusty bread, or enjoy it on its own—every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, this hearty and flavorful meal is both easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Keywords: Portuguese Chourico and Peppers, chourico recipe, one-pan dinner, Mediterranean comfort food, sausage and pepper dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chourico sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chourico sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced chourico and cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Core and slice the red and green bell peppers into thin strips.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the sliced bell peppers and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender yet still slightly firm.

Step 8

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and dry white wine, stirring to combine.

Step 9

Sprinkle in the paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings.

Step 10

Return the browned chourico to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low simmer.

Step 11

Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 13

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread, over rice, or as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1630.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2764.6

Total Fat 214.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 8417.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 33.1g
Protein 92.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238.1mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 3105.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.7%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 11.0%