Paella - Easy & Delicious Recipe

Name: Paella - Easy & Delicious
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic (more if preferred); 3/4 - 1 lb chicken breast, cut large bite size pieces; 1 large Spanish onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced large bite sizes; 2 cups rice, short grain uncooked; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 pinch turmeric or 1 pinch saffron; 2 lemons, zested (or 2 tsp dried lemon peel); 1 tablespoon paprika (Hungarian smoked preferred); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1 quart chicken stock (stock works best, chicken broth can be substituted); 3/4 - 1 lb pork or 3/4-1 lb ham, diced large bite size; 3 -4 roma tomatoes, chopped large bite size; 1 cup green peas, frozen; 1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley, chopped (or 1 T dried parsley); 3/4 - 1 lb frozen cooked shrimp; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic (more if preferred)
3/4 - 1 lb chicken breast, cut large bite size pieces
1 large Spanish onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced large bite sizes
2 cups rice, short grain uncooked
2 teaspoons oregano
1 pinch turmeric or 1 pinch saffron
2 lemons, zested (or 2 tsp dried lemon peel)
1 tablespoon paprika (Hungarian smoked preferred)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 quart chicken stock (stock works best, chicken broth can be substituted)
3/4 - 1 lb pork or 3/4-1 lb ham, diced large bite size
3 -4 roma tomatoes, chopped large bite size
1 cup green peas, frozen
1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley, chopped (or 1 T dried parsley)
3/4 - 1 lb frozen cooked shrimp
salt & pepper

1
Note: If starting with raw chicken, use only breast meat as dark meat will not have time to completly cook. If using chorizo, cook in a side skillet.
2
Rinse frozen shrimp to release any built up ice and set aside in colander.
3
In large 5 qt skillet or saute pan, add olive oil and heat on medium-low.
4
When well heated, add garlic and cook 2-3 minutes.
5
Add chicken, cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Add onion, red bell pepper and cook until veggies are tender and chicken is no longer pink. Veggies should have cooked down making a thick garlic olive oil sauce.
7
Add rice, stir frequently while toasting rice, about 4-5 minutes.
8
Sprinkle oregano, turmeric (saffron), lemon zest, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes over chicklen mixture and fold in seasoning.
9
Add bayleaf, chicken stock, pre-cooked sausage/pork/ham, stirring until seasoning is well distributed.
10
Add roma tomatoes, folding in lightly.
11
Cover with lid and simmer for 15 minutes on med-low.
12
Taste test for salt & pepper and add if needed.
13
Add green peas & parsley, folding in, recover with lid and simmer 5 minutes. (Add more stock or water if needed, but recipe should be fine).
14
Fold in pre-cooked shrimp, cover, and allow to simmer 5-7 minutes until heated through.
15
Remove bayleaf and throw away.
16
Serve hot directrly from pan or large pasta serving dish.

802

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic (more if preferred), 3/4 - 1 lb chicken breast, cut large bite size pieces, 1 large Spanish onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Paella - Easy & Delicious 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Paella - Easy & Delicious

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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