Paella Style Rice Recipe

Name: Paella Style Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Chicken Stock; 1/2 teaspoons Saffron; 4 Chicken Thighs; 3 Tablespoons Oilive Oil, Or As Needed, Divided; 2 whole Spanish Chorizo; 18 Large Shrimp; 1/4 cups Onion, Minced; 6 cloves Garlic; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Julienned; 1/2 cups White Wine; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes; 2 cups Arborio Rice; 1 teaspoon Salt, Plus More To Season Chicken; 1 teaspoon Pepper, Plus More To Season Chicken; 1/2 cups Green Peas (frozen); 8 Lemon Wedges

Servings: persons

4 cups Chicken Stock
1/2 teaspoons Saffron
4 Chicken Thighs
3 Tablespoons Oilive Oil, Or As Needed, Divided
2 whole Spanish Chorizo
18 Large Shrimp
1/4 cups Onion, Minced
6 cloves Garlic
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Julienned
1/2 cups White Wine
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
2 cups Arborio Rice
1 teaspoon Salt, Plus More To Season Chicken
1 teaspoon Pepper, Plus More To Season Chicken
1/2 cups Green Peas (frozen)
8 Lemon Wedges

1
Prepare ingredients, cut and portion according to ingredient list.
2
Heat stock in a pot together with saffron.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4
In a skillet over medium heat, pour just enough olive oil (about 1 tablespoon) to brown chicken.
5
I like cooking the chicken at least halfway through just to make sure it cooks completely later on.
6
Set aside.
7
If needed, add a little bit more olive oil.
8
Saute chorizo and then cook the shrimp.
9
Set aside.
10
In the same pan you used to brown chicken, chorizo and shrimp, sweat onions first, then the garlic, and then bell pepper.
11
De-glaze pan with dry white wine.
12
Add tomatoes and let simmer until the liquid evaporates.
13
Add rice and stir.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Add chicken and chorizo then add the chicken stock with saffron.
16
Rice should be completely covered with stock.
17
Cook without stirring, uncovered, for about 1520 minutes.
18
Paella should not be soupy.
19
Once cooked, add shrimp and sprinkle green peas.
20
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
21
Serve with lemon wedges.

1576

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

219

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Chicken Stock, 1/2 teaspoons Saffron, 4 Chicken Thighs, 3 Tablespoons Oilive Oil, Or As Needed, Divided, and more.

Yes, Paella Style Rice 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.

Paella Style Rice

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