Picante Paella Recipe

Name: Picante Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 c. chicken broth; 3/4 c. picante sauce; 1 c. uncooked rice; 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 tsp. powdered saffron or turmeric; 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 c. frozen peas

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. picante sauce
1 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 tsp. powdered saffron or turmeric
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 c. frozen peas

1
Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces.
2
Discard casing.
3
Cook sausage, onion and garlic in oil in skillet until meat is no longer pink.
4
Add broth, picante sauce, rice and saffron.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
7
Stir in chicken.
8
Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
9
Stir in shrimp and peas.
10
Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
11
Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.

844

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Picante 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.

Picante Paella

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