Skillet Chicken Paella Recipe

Name: Skillet Chicken Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size strips; 1 Tbsp. olive oil or cooking oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 1/4 c. chicken broth; 1 c. uncooked long grain rice; 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/8 tsp. ground saffron or ground turmeric; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, cut up; 1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into strips; 3/4 c. frozen peas

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size strips
1 Tbsp. olive oil or cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/4 c. chicken broth
1 c. uncooked long grain rice
1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. ground saffron or ground turmeric
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into strips
3/4 c. frozen peas

1
Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels.
2
In a 10-inch skillet, cook chicken strips, half at a time, in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until no longer pink.
3
Remove chicken from skillet. Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook until tender but not brown. Remove skillet from heat.
4
Add broth, uncooked rice, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper and saffron or turmeric.
5
Bring to boiling. Reduce heat.
6
Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes.
7
Add undrained tomatoes, sweet pepper and frozen peas to skillet.
8
Cover and simmer about 5 minutes more or until rice is tender.
9
Stir in cooked chicken.
10
Cook and stir about 1 minute more or until heated through.

769

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size strips, 1 Tbsp. olive oil or cooking oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Skillet Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Skillet Chicken Paella

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Variations & substitutions

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