Portuguese Paella Recipe

Name: Portuguese Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs.); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 link Portuguese chourico, sliced in rounds; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice or 1 1/2 cups other medium grain rice; 1/2 cup diced plum tomato; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 cups chicken broth; 3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup asparagus, cut diagonally; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Servings: persons

6 skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 link Portuguese chourico, sliced in rounds
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice or 1 1/2 cups other medium grain rice
1/2 cup diced plum tomato
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup asparagus, cut diagonally
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Sprinkle chicken with rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
3
Heat oil in a large oven proof nonstick skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat.
4
Add chicken; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
5
Remove chicken from pan; cover and keep warm.
6
Add chourice and cook until lightly browned;.
7
Add onion and bell pepper; cook for 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
8
Add rice, tomato, paprika, saffron and garlic; cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
9
Return chicken to pan.
10
Add broth and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; bring to boil.
11
Wrap handle of pan with foil, cover pan;.
12
Bake at 400u00b0F for 10 minutes.
13
Stir in shrimp, asparagus, and peas.
14
Cover and bake an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp are no longer translucent.

1036

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs.), 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Portuguese 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.

Portuguese Paella

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