Comments on: Basque Risotto with Chicken, Chorizo and Peppers (Riz Gaxuxa) https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa French recipes made easy Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:54:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Audrey https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-75285 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:54:28 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-75285 In reply to James C.

Definitely worth the purchase of chorizo, James. Come to think of it, this dish is likely the biggest reason I buy it as well! Glad you enjoy it as much as I do 🙂

]]> By: James C https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-75252 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:27:39 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-75252 I am back to make this recipe again. I do not get an opportunity to purchase Spanish chorizo often, but when I do, I make this. It’s a fantastic recipe as written. Give the absorption time. It will work.

]]> By: Audrey https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-48091 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:45:52 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-48091 In reply to Kim Wilson.

Lovely, Kim! Thank you so much for trying this risotto and I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it as much as we do. Really, a perfectly comforting dish, in my humble opinion.

]]> By: Kim Wilson https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-48088 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:50:41 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-48088 I made this for dinner on Friday. It is absolutely delicious. I did not have pancetta. I used diced bacon instead and my chorizo was ground, so I plopped in pieces of that. Plus I had some chicken and jalapeno sausage I sliced up and added. I put the bacon in the pan with the onions so it would cook longer. I love all the recipes you have which I have tried. Thank you!

]]> By: Audrey https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-48028 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:55:32 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-48028 In reply to TEW.

I think it could work, but arborio rice would change the consistency of the dish due to its high starch content, making it creamier.

The other “issue” being arborio generally requires more liquid and longer cooking. This would likely lead to the chicken being overcooked.

So while it could work, I’d stick to a long grain white if possible.

]]> By: Audrey https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-48027 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:51:13 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-48027 In reply to TEW.

It is, I assure you. Comforting, filling, and full of flavor!

]]> By: Audrey https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-48026 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:50:35 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-48026 In reply to Peter.

Basque country has so many wonderful dishes, it’s easy to miss several of their recipes. Focusing on seafood is always a great choice !

I’m really looking forward to visiting the region again soon with my husband (he’s not been). Any recommendations?

]]> By: Audrey https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-48025 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:48:52 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-48025 In reply to Rachel.

Can’t help but recommend a Basque Cake (also on the blog) as a perfect pairing.

This dish is quite filling, so honestly a light salad to start would be perfect, to save room for dessert 🙂

]]> By: Audrey https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-48023 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:47:23 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-48023 In reply to Chef Mimi.

They work so, so well together!

]]> By: TEW https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/basque-style-risotto-with-chicken-chorizo-and-peppers-riz-gaxuxa/#comment-48014 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:38:24 +0000 https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/?p=24152#comment-48014 Could I use Arborio rice?

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