Quick Paella with Chorizo, Shrimp and Chicken Recipe

Name: Quick Paella with Chorizo, Shrimp and Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup sliced chorizo (about 8 ounces); 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes; 1 cup chopped Spanish onions (about 1 large); 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic; One 8-ounce box Spanish rice; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; Pinch of saffron threads; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock; 8 ounces peeled, tail-on medium shrimp; 8 ounces mussels; 1 cup frozen peas; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup sliced scallions

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced chorizo (about 8 ounces)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
1 cup chopped Spanish onions (about 1 large)
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
One 8-ounce box Spanish rice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Pinch of saffron threads
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
8 ounces peeled, tail-on medium shrimp
8 ounces mussels
1 cup frozen peas
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sliced scallions

1
In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the chorizo and cook until it releases its fat.
3
8 to 10 minutes.
4
Add the chicken, onions and garlic and brown the chicken on all sides, about 10 minutes.
5
Add the rice and toast for 30 seconds.
6
Add the tomato paste, followed by the saffron and then the wine, stirring.
7
Add the chicken stock, cover and cook--no stirring--for 20 to 25 minutes.
8
By then the rice should be almost done.
9
Add the shrimp, mussels and peas and continue to cook until the rice is fluffy and the mussels have opened.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Finish with the scallions and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup sliced chorizo (about 8 ounces), 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes, 1 cup chopped Spanish onions (about 1 large), and more.

Yes, Quick Paella with Chorizo, Shrimp and Chicken 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 Paella with Chorizo, Shrimp and Chicken

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