Ians Chicken and Seafood Paella Recipe

Name: Ians Chicken and Seafood Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast, diced fairly small; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 red pepper, sliced; 1 large tomatoes, diced; 4 small cooking chorizo sausage, sliced; 12 large prawns, shelled and deveined (reserve heads and shells for stock); 3 small squid, sliced; 2 fish stock cubes; powdered saffron; 1 liter boiling water; 400 ml bomba paella rice

Servings: persons

1 large chicken breast, diced fairly small
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red pepper, sliced
1 large tomatoes, diced
4 small cooking chorizo sausage, sliced
12 large prawns, shelled and deveined (reserve heads and shells for stock)
3 small squid, sliced
2 fish stock cubes
powdered saffron
1 liter boiling water
400 ml bomba paella rice

1
Make stock by combining stock cubes, saffron, prawn heads and shells with boiling water in a saucepan and cook gently for 10 minutes.
2
Mix chicken, paprika and olive oil.
3
Heat paella pan.
4
Add chicken and fry until just cooked then remove to a plate.
5
Add olive oil to pan.
6
Gently fry onion and garlic then add in pepper add a pinch of salt to help soften.
7
Add in tomato and cook and stir until softened.
8
Add in squid and fry.
9
Add rice and stir to coat all grains.
10
Add 800 ml strained stock.
11
Cover loosely and cook gently until rice is almost cooked giving it a stir now and then.
12
Add prawns and chorizo and chicken cover, cook over very low heat until prawns are done and chorizo heated through.
13
Stir and serve.

2812

kcal

Calories

263

Fat

101

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 large chicken breast, diced fairly small, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Ians Chicken and Seafood 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!

Ians Chicken and Seafood Paella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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