Chicken And Shrimp Paella Recipe

Name: Chicken And Shrimp Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 lb. chicken pieces or 2 boneless breasts; 4 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/4 tsp. pepper; dash of cayenne red pepper; 1/2 pkg. (6 oz.) or 1/2 c. saffron rice; 1 1/2 c. chicken broth; 4 1/2 oz. or small can medium shrimp; 1/2 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas (about 1 c.)

Servings: persons

1 to 1 1/2 lb. chicken pieces or 2 boneless breasts
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion
1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash of cayenne red pepper
1/2 pkg. (6 oz.) or 1/2 c. saffron rice
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
4 1/2 oz. or small can medium shrimp
1/2 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas (about 1 c.)

1
Heat oil in Dutch oven; brown chicken.
2
Remove and set aside. Drain fat.
3
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Cook and stir onion, tomatoes and seasonings in Dutch oven until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice and broth.
5
Heat to boil.
6
Add chicken.
7
Cover.
8
Bake 35 minutes.
9
Add shrimp and peas.
10
Bake another 10 minutes or until shrimp is done.
11
Garnish with pimento and parsley.

478

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 to 1 1/2 lb. chicken pieces or 2 boneless breasts, 4 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 small onion, 1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Shrimp 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken And Shrimp Paella

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Variations & substitutions

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