Chicken & Prawn Paella Recipe

Name: Chicken & Prawn Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 skinless chicken breasts; 400 g uncooked large shrimp (peeled); 1 large onion (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 3 large tomatoes (peeled and chopped); 500 g paella rice; 1 green pepper (sliced); 1 red pepper (sliced); 1 liter chicken stock; 150 g frozen peas; 1/4 teaspoon saffron (or teaspoon of tumeric); 2 lemons, cut into wedges; 1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 6 mushrooms, quartered; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

3 skinless chicken breasts
400 g uncooked large shrimp (peeled)
1 large onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
3 large tomatoes (peeled and chopped)
500 g paella rice
1 green pepper (sliced)
1 red pepper (sliced)
1 liter chicken stock
150 g frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon saffron (or teaspoon of tumeric)
2 lemons, cut into wedges
1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
6 mushrooms, quartered
salt
pepper

1
Cut the chicken breasts into cubes about 2cm.
2
Heat olive in a medium paella pan(38 cm is ideal).
3
Saute onions and garlic until soft.
4
Add chicken and brown for a few minutes.
5
Add peppers and cook for another five minutes.
6
Add tomatoes, saute for a couple of minutes then add the paprika. Continue for another couple of minutes.
7
Add 900ml of the chicken stock, salt & pepper, and rice, saffron (or tumeric), bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes covered with foil.
8
Add mushrooms, prawns and peas to surface of paella, do not mix in - re-cover.
9
Cook for about 10 minutes or until prawns are cooked and liquid has been absorbed. Note- add more chicken stock if required.
10
Once cooked remove paella from heat and leave to rest covered for 5 minutes.
11
Scatter parsley, spread lemon wedges of paella and serve.

1375

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 skinless chicken breasts, 400 g uncooked large shrimp (peeled), 1 large onion (chopped), 2 garlic cloves (chopped), and more.

Yes, Chicken & Prawn 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.

Chicken & Prawn Paella

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