James' Paella Recipe

Name: James' Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb chorizo sausage, sliced; 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 (10 ounce) packageyellow saffron rice mix, uncooked; 3 ½ cups water; 1 lb peeled medium-size cooked shrimp; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen English peas, thawed

Servings: persons

12 lb chorizo sausage, sliced
3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) packageyellow saffron rice mix, uncooked
3 ½ cups water
1 lb peeled medium-size cooked shrimp
1 (10 ounce) package frozen English peas, thawed

1
Brown sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Remove sausage, reserving drippings in Dutch oven; set sausage aside.
3
Add chicken pieces to reserved drippings, and cook until browned, turning once.
4
Remove chicken, reserving drippings in Dutch oven; set chicken aside.
5
Cook onion, bell peppers, and garlic in reserved drippings.
6
Cook, stirring constantly, until tender.
7
Stir in chopped tomatoes.
8
Add yellow saffron rice mix and 3 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil.
9
Stir in reserved sausage.
10
Spoon mixture into a 4-quart paella pan or baking dish.
11
Arrange chicken pieces on top.
12
Bake mixture, covered, at 375F for 45 minutes.
13
Remove casserole from oven, and top with shrimp and English peas.
14
Bake, covered, at 375F for 15 additional minutes or until chicken is done.

886

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

140

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb chorizo sausage, sliced, 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, James' 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!

James' Paella

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