Paella-Style Risotto Recipe

Name: Paella-Style Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 chicken drumsticks or thighs; 1/2 green pepper red, yellow and, seeded, sliced; 4 shallots peeled, quartered; 8 ounces risotto rice; 3 teaspoons ground turmeric; 4 cups chicken stock; 3 1/2 ounces shell on shrimp; 6 ounces mussels scrubbed, beards removed; fresh oregano leaves to garnish; crusty bread fresh, to serve, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken drumsticks or thighs
1/2 green pepper red, yellow and, seeded, sliced
4 shallots peeled, quartered
8 ounces risotto rice
3 teaspoons ground turmeric
4 cups chicken stock
3 1/2 ounces shell on shrimp
6 ounces mussels scrubbed, beards removed
fresh oregano leaves to garnish
crusty bread fresh, to serve, optional

1
Heat oil in a large frying pan or paella pan. Cook chicken over medium-high heat for 10-15 mins, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.
2
Add peppers and shallots to pan and cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden. Set aside with chicken. Add rice to pan along with turmeric and cook for 1 min. Add a ladle of hot stock and stir continuously until liquid is completely absorbed. Continue adding stock, 1 ladle at a time, until rice is tender, about 20 mins.
3
Return chicken to pan along with peppers, shallots, shrimp and mussels. Cover and cook for 3-4 mins, adding a little more stock if necessary, until shrimp and mussels are cooked. Garnish with oregano leaves and serve with fresh crusty bread, if desired.

872

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 chicken drumsticks or thighs, 1/2 green pepper red, yellow and, seeded, sliced, 4 shallots peeled, quartered, and more.

Yes, Paella-Style Risotto 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.

Paella-Style Risotto

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