Shortcut Paella Recipe

Name: Shortcut Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil; 8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (2-1/2 lb./1.1 kg); 1/4 lb. (115 g) deli smoked ham, finely chopped; 3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups water; 2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked; 2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 cups cut-up fresh green beans (2-inch lengths); 1 cup fresh lima beans; 2 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. oil
8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (2-1/2 lb./1.1 kg)
1/4 lb. (115 g) deli smoked ham, finely chopped
3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 chicken bouillon cube
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups cut-up fresh green beans (2-inch lengths)
1 cup fresh lima beans
2 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese

1
Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
2
Add chicken; cook 4 min.
3
on each side or until browned on both sides.
4
Move chicken to one side of skillet.
5
Add ham, tomatoes, onions and garlic to other side of skillet; cook 4 min.
6
Mix next 4 ingredients until blended.
7
Add to skillet along with the bouillon cube; stir.
8
Bring to boil.
9
Stir in rice and chiles; simmer on medium heat 6 min., stirring occasionally.
10
Add beans; stir.
11
Cover; simmer on medium heat 20 min.
12
or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
13
Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.
14
Top with cheese.

847

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. oil, 8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (2-1/2 lb./1.1 kg), 1/4 lb. (115 g) deli smoked ham, finely chopped, 3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Shortcut Paella 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.

Shortcut Paella

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