Pantry Shelf Paella

Name: Pantry Shelf Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb.) chicken, cut up or chicken thighs or breasts; 3 Tbsp. butter; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 c. rice; 1/4 c. tomato paste; 2 c. water; 8 large or 1/2 lb. shrimp or a can of shrimp; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; dash of cayenne; 1 (1 lb.) can garbanzo beans; 1 c. peas (optional)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 641 kcal · Seafood

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Pantry Shelf Paella – a delicious recipe with chicken, butter, onion, rice, tomato paste, water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb.) chicken, cut up or chicken thighs or breasts
3 Tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. rice
1/4 c. tomato paste
2 c. water
8 large or 1/2 lb. shrimp or a can of shrimp
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
dash of cayenne
1 (1 lb.) can garbanzo beans
1 c. peas (optional)

1
Brown chicken in butter or oil.
2
Cook until almost done. Remove.
3
Add onion and rice.
4
Cook 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Combine tomato paste and water.
6
Add to rice with shrimp, salt, garlic powder and cayenne.
7
Stir in garbanzo beans and their liquid and peas if desired.
8
Return chicken to the pot.
9
Cover, simmer and cook 25 minutes.

641

kcal

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb.) chicken, cut up or chicken thighs or breasts, 3 Tbsp. butter, 1 c. chopped onion, 1 c. rice, and more.

Yes, Pantry Shelf 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
641 kcal
Category
Seafood

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