Mountain-Style Paella Recipe

Name: Mountain-Style Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers, seeded; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 1/2 pounds breakfast pork sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced; 3 pounds tomatoes (about 7 cups), chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1/2 cup almonds, finely ground; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 cups arborio rice or short-grain white rice; 6 cups (or more) hot canned low-salt chicken broth; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

2 large red bell peppers, seeded
1/4 cup olive oil
1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 1/2 pounds breakfast pork sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
3 pounds tomatoes (about 7 cups), chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup almonds, finely ground
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 cups arborio rice or short-grain white rice
6 cups (or more) hot canned low-salt chicken broth
Lemon wedges

1
Cut 1 bell pepper lengthwise into thin strips.
2
Chop second pepper; reserve.
3
Heat oil in heavy 14-inch skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat.
4
Add bell pepper strips; saute until softened, about 6 minutes.
5
Using tongs, transfer pepper strips to bowl; reserve.
6
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
7
Add to skillet and cook until brown on all sides, about 12 minutes.
8
Transfer to plate.
9
Add sausage to skillet; saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
10
Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate with chicken.
11
Pour off all but 6 tablespoons drippings from skillet.
12
Add mushrooms to skillet; saute over medium-high heat 5 minutes.
13
Stir in tomatoes, garlic and chopped bell pepper and bring to boil.
14
Reduce heat and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 35 minutes.
15
Add green beans and next 7 ingredients to skillet.
16
Stir in rice, chicken, sausage and 6 cups hot broth; bring to boil.
17
Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked, adding more broth if mixture seems dry, about 30 minutes.
18
Let stand 5 minutes.
19
Top with pepper strips.
20
Garnish with lemon.

1772

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

186

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large red bell peppers, seeded, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 1 1/2 pounds breakfast pork sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Mountain-Style Paella falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mountain-Style Paella

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