New Orleans-Style Paella Recipe

Name: New Orleans-Style Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 lbs chicken, cut-up, bone-in; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tablespoon parsley, minced; 1 seeded jalapeno, minced (optional); 2 cups long-grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 cups chicken broth; scant 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lb shrimp, cooked and cleaned (can cook in microwave, see note below); 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced thin; 1/4 lb ham, diced small; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
3 lbs chicken, cut-up, bone-in
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon oregano
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 seeded jalapeno, minced (optional)
2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups chicken broth
scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb shrimp, cooked and cleaned (can cook in microwave, see note below)
1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced thin
1/4 lb ham, diced small
salt and pepper

1
Season cut-up chicken with salt and pepper to taste. (I cut breasts into smaller pieces).
2
Heat olive oil; add chicken and brown on all sides.
3
Add 1/4 cup water and oregano; cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
4
Remove chicken and set aside.
5
Saute onion and garlic in pan drippings until tender. Stir in parsley and jalapeno.
6
In another pot with tight fitting lid, melt butter; add rice and turmeric; saute over low heat for 5 minutes.
7
Add chicken broth and salt; bring to a boil; cover and cook over low heat 17 minutes.
8
Add onion and garlic; mix together.
9
Arrange in layers in a 4 quart casserole the rice, chicken, shrimp, sausage and ham.
10
Bake 350 degree oven about 30 minutes.
11
Note: Shelled raw shrimp can be cooked in the microwave. Place shrimp in a microwavable bowl, uncovered and microwave full power for approximately 4 minutes; stirring half way inbetween just until they turn pink. Let stand for 2 minutes. Do not over cook.

1747

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

222

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 lbs chicken, cut-up, bone-in, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon oregano, and more.

Yes, New Orleans-Style 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.

New Orleans-Style Paella

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