Spanish Paella Recipe

Name: Spanish Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. salad oil; 1 to 1 1/2 lb. chicken pieces; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/4 tsp. pepper; dash of cayenne; 1/2 (6 oz.) pkg. saffron rice; 1 1/2 c. chicken broth; 1 (4 1/2 oz.) can medium shrimp, drained; 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. salad oil
1 to 1 1/2 lb. chicken pieces
1 small onion, sliced
1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash of cayenne
1/2 (6 oz.) pkg. saffron rice
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 (4 1/2 oz.) can medium shrimp, drained
1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas

1
Heat oil in Dutch oven; brown chicken.
2
Remove chicken and set aside.
3
Drain off fat.
4
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
5
Cook and stir onion, tomatoes and seasonings in Dutch oven until onion is tender (5 minutes).
6
Stir in rice and broth; heat to boiling.
7
Add chicken. Cover and bake 35 minutes.
8
Add shrimp and peas.
9
Bake until chicken is tender (10 minutes).
10
Serve in paella pan or shallow serving dish.
11
Garnish with pimento strips, parsley and artichoke hearts.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. salad oil, 1 to 1 1/2 lb. chicken pieces, 1 small onion, sliced, 1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Spanish 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Paella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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