Paella Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pinch saffron thread; 5 cups chicken broth (can use canned or homemade); 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin; salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 7 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced thin; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups short-grain rice; 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 ½ cups baby peas (can use frozen)

Servings: persons

1 pinch saffron thread
5 cups chicken broth (can use canned or homemade)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
7 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced thin
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups short-grain rice
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ½ cups baby peas (can use frozen)

1
Soak saffron threads in 1/2 cup hot broth.
2
Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
3
Heat oil and brown chicken.
4
Add 1/4 cup water to chicken, lower heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender, set aside.
5
Heat oil in same pan.
6
Brown chorizo sausage.
7
Add garlic and onion, saute until golden.
8
Add raw rice and stir until well coated with oil.
9
Saute rice until translucent.
10
Add remaining broth, salt and pepper flakes to pot.
11
Bring to a boil.
12
Add shrimp and chicken, cover.
13
Bake covered in a 350 oven for 20 minutes.
14
Stir and bake an additional 20 minutes.
15
Stir in peas before serving.

1454

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

162

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pinch saffron thread, 5 cups chicken broth (can use canned or homemade), 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin, salt and pepper, 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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