Cajun Paella

Name: Cajun Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 chicken leg quarters; 2 (8 ounce) packages dirty rice mix; 5 cups water; 2 pounds whole cooked crawfish, peeled; 3/4 medium shrimp - peeled and deveined; 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced

Eats Now Editorial Team · 474 kcal · Seafood

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Cajun Paella – a delicious recipe with olive oil, chicken, rice mix, water, crawfish, shrimp. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken leg quarters
2 (8 ounce) packages dirty rice mix
5 cups water
2 pounds whole cooked crawfish, peeled
3/4 medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

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Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium high heat. Sear chicken on all sides until browned. Stir in dirty rice mix and water. Stir in crawfish, shrimp, sausage, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Bring mixture to a boil, and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, and moisture is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.

474

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 chicken leg quarters, 2 (8 ounce) packages dirty rice mix, 5 cups water, and more.

Yes, Cajun Paella falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
474 kcal
Category
Seafood

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