Chicken And Smoked Sausage Paella Recipe

Name: Chicken And Smoked Sausage Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups dry smoked sausage, sliced about 1/2-inch diagonallly (can use more); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped (or to taste); 1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups rice (use short grain rice for this); 1 pinch saffron; 2 bay leaves; 4 cups chicken broth; 6 cups cooked chicken, cut into chunks (i just use the meat from one whole cooked chicken); 1 cup frozen peas; 2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups dry smoked sausage, sliced about 1/2-inch diagonallly (can use more)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped (or to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups rice (use short grain rice for this)
1 pinch saffron
2 bay leaves
4 cups chicken broth
6 cups cooked chicken, cut into chunks (i just use the meat from one whole cooked chicken)
1 cup frozen peas
2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper

1
Set oven to 400 degrees.
2
Heat oil in a large paella pan or oven-proof casserole dish (don't worry about a lid!).
3
Add in sliced smoked sausage and cook stirring until browned (about 2 minutes).
4
Add in onion, garlic, red bell pepper, paprika, saffron and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) cook, stirring for about 3-4 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
5
Add in rice, saffron and bay leaves; stir to combine to coat the rice.
6
Add in the stock; bring to a boil, then add in the cooked chicken, frozen peas and chopped tomato; stir to combine, then season with salt and black pepper.
7
Transfer the pot or casserole dish to the oven.
8
Cook uncovered until the rice is tender and no liquid remains (about 20-25 minutes).
9
Remove from the oven and fluff with a fork.
10
Serve right away.

2142

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

105

Carbs

200

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cups dry smoked sausage, sliced about 1/2-inch diagonallly (can use more), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Smoked Sausage Paella falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Chicken And Smoked Sausage Paella

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