Easy Paella Recipe

Name: Easy Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 chicken legs with skin; Salt; Pepper; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 links spicy sausage, sliced; 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 cups rice; 5 cups chicken stock; 6 clams, scrubbed and soaked in cold water to remove sand; 6 mussels, scrubbed; 6 shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken legs with skin
Salt
Pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1 bay leaf
2 links spicy sausage, sliced
2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon paprika
2 cups rice
5 cups chicken stock
6 clams, scrubbed and soaked in cold water to remove sand
6 mussels, scrubbed
6 shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1
In a large heavy casserole pan, heat oil.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown in pan.
3
Remove meat to a plate.
4
Stir in onion and peppers and cook until tender.
5
Stir in bay leaf and sausage and cook until sausage is browned.
6
Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes.
7
Return chicken to pan.
8
Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine.
9
Bring to a simmer, cover cook for 20 to 30 minutes over medium heat.
10
When rice is nearly done, add extra water if necessary, and stir in clams, mussels and shrimp.
11
Cook for 10 more minutes and stir in peas.
12
Serve hot.

1249

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

157

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 chicken legs with skin, Salt, Pepper, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Paella

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