Chicken Paella Recipe

Name: Chicken Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs chicken pieces (with skin on or off); 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 1 medium onion, sliced into thin wedges; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 12 Spanish olives, green with pimento, sliced (or more if desired); 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted sweet peppers or 1 large roasted red pepper, cut into strips

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs chicken pieces (with skin on or off)
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 medium onion, sliced into thin wedges
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
12 Spanish olives, green with pimento, sliced (or more if desired)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted sweet peppers or 1 large roasted red pepper, cut into strips

1
In a large deep non-stick skillet, or a paella pan with cover, warm olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.
3
Add the chicken, and brown on all sides.
4
Remove chicken; set aside.
5
Add in the onion and garlic, saute until translucent.
6
Stir in the rice, cook for 1 minute.
7
Add in tomatoes, chicken broth, capers and the cayenne pepper.
8
Press chicken pieces down into the liquid.
9
Cover the pan, and bring the liquid to a slow simmer; reduce the heat to very low.
10
Cook until the rice is tender (about 30-40 minutes).
11
Top with olives and peas; stir very gently.
12
Arrange the pepper strips on top of the paella.
13
Cover the pan again, cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the peas are hot.

726

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs chicken pieces (with skin on or off), 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, 1 medium onion, sliced into thin wedges, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Paella

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