One pot wonder Spansih Paella Recipe

Name: One pot wonder Spansih Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots chopped; 2 Chorizos roughly choped; 2 garlic cloves sliced; 2 chicken thighs sliced; 300 grams Pork Belly cut into 3cm chunks; 1 bunch flat leaf parsley; 1 capsicum roughly choped; 350 grams paella rice or any medium grain rice; 2 chicken cubes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 liter boiling water; 200 grams prawns fresh or frozen; 10 muscles; 150 grams frozen peas; 1 salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots chopped
2 Chorizos roughly choped
2 garlic cloves sliced
2 chicken thighs sliced
300 grams Pork Belly cut into 3cm chunks
1 bunch flat leaf parsley
1 capsicum roughly choped
350 grams paella rice or any medium grain rice
2 chicken cubes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 liter boiling water
200 grams prawns fresh or frozen
10 muscles
150 grams frozen peas
1 salt and pepper

1
In a large pan on medium heat add a good lug of olive oil and cook chorizo until nice and golden and the pork belly.
2
Add onion, garlic and carrots and cook until onions soften cans slightly caramelize.
3
Add chicken thighs and stir for 2minutes.
4
Add your chopped parley stems, capsicum, paprika and tomato paste.
5
Stir for 2 mins and the add your rice and crumble in the chicken stock cube continue stirring for another 2mins and add your boiling water and bring to the boil for 5mins with lid on.
6
Season to taste.
7
Place the lid on and turn down and simmer on low for 35mins stirring every 5mins.
8
Or alternatively until rice is almost cooked.
9
Place your prawns in and stir through the paella until cooked.
10
Add your frozen peas and place mussels in and around the paella.
11
Once mussels are open and the rice is cooked its ready to serve.
12
Sprinkle with parsley to gatnish and serve with a lemon wedge.
13
Note.
14
Once the paella makes a popping sound you know its ready to eat.
15
This recipe can be done without the seafood for a cheaper but still delicious option :).

3257

kcal

Calories

293

Fat

102

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 carrots chopped, 2 Chorizos roughly choped, and more.

Yes, One pot wonder Spansih 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

One pot wonder Spansih Paella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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