Festive Skillet Paella Recipe

Name: Festive Skillet Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/8 tsp. crushed saffron threads; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 red pepper, cut lengthwise in half; 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/2 cup chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1/2 lb. Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch-thick slices; 1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Honey Ham, chopped; 3 slices finely chopped OSCAR MAYER Bacon Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06; 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked; 1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined; 12 mussels, cleaned, scrubbed with beards removed; 1 cup frozen green beans, thawed

Servings: persons

1/8 tsp. crushed saffron threads
2 cups chicken stock
1 red pepper, cut lengthwise in half
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1/2 cup chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Honey Ham, chopped
3 slices finely chopped OSCAR MAYER Bacon Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
12 mussels, cleaned, scrubbed with beards removed
1 cup frozen green beans, thawed

1
Heat oven to 325F.
2
Stir saffron into chicken stock; set aside.
3
Cut half the red pepper into thin strips; chop remaining pepper half.
4
Heat dressing in large ovenproof skillet on medium heat.
5
Stir in chopped peppers, tomatoes, onions and garlic; cook 5 min.
6
or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
7
Add chicken, sausage, ham and bacon; stir.
8
Cook 10 min., stirring frequently.
9
Add chicken stock mixture; mix well.
10
Bring to boil; stir in rice.
11
Top with shrimp, mussels, beans and red pepper strips; cover.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Bake 20 min.
14
or until mussels open and shrimp turn pink.
15
Let stand 5 min.
16
before serving.
17
Discard any unopened mussels.

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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: 1/8 tsp. crushed saffron threads, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 red pepper, cut lengthwise in half, 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, and more.

Yes, Festive Skillet 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!

Festive Skillet Paella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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