Paella Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs and drumsticks); 1 c. chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth; 1 (7 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 tsp. ground saffron; 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 1 c. long grain rice; 1 medium green or sweet red pepper, cut in strips; 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 c. frozen peas

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs and drumsticks)
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (7 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground saffron
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 c. long grain rice
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, cut in strips
1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 c. frozen peas

1
Rinse chicken and pat dry; remove and discard skin.
2
Spray a Dutch oven with spray coating; add onion and garlic.
3
Cook over medium heat until onion is tender, but not brown.
4
Add chicken pieces, chicken broth, tomatoes (undrained), thyme, saffron and ground red pepper.
5
Bring to boiling, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Stir in rice and cover and simmer for another 15 minutes or until rice is nearly tender.
7
Stir in green or red pepper strips, shrimp and peas.
8
Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until rice and chicken are tender and shrimp turn pink.

680

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs and drumsticks), 1 c. chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth, and more.

Yes, 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.

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