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 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup long-grain rice; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron or 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, pretty, but (optional); 3/4 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain rice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron or 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, pretty, but (optional)
3/4 cup frozen peas

1
Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towel. Cut into strips. In 10-12 inch skillet, cook chicken strips one half at a time for 2-3 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet.
2
Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until tender, but not brown. Remove skillet from heat.
3
Add broth, uncooked rice, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and saffron or turmeric. Return skillet to heat, and bring to boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Add undrained tomatoes, pepper strips and frozen peas to skillet. Cover and simmer another 5 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in chicken and for another minute or two.

798

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, 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.

Skillet Chicken Paella

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