Mediterranean Chicken Paella Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste); 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 cup frozen artichoke heart, thawed (or use canned drained); 3/4 cup sliced pitted olive (use green or black); 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 cup water (or use 1 cup chicken broth with the a 14-ounce can); 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch saffron thread; black pepper; 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped; 3/4 cup frozen green pea, thawed

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup frozen artichoke heart, thawed (or use canned drained)
3/4 cup sliced pitted olive (use green or black)
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water (or use 1 cup chicken broth with the a 14-ounce can)
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch saffron thread
black pepper
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
3/4 cup frozen green pea, thawed

1
Heal oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add in onions, garlic, bell pepper and chili flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
3
Add in artichokes and olives; cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
4
Add in broth and water; bring to a boil.
5
Add in the uncooked rice, salt and paprika; mix well, then add in saffron; season with black pepper cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
6
Add in the cooked chicken or turkey and peas; mix to combine; cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and the peas are cooked through.
7
Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
8
Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

531

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste), and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken Paella falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mediterranean Chicken Paella

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