Spanish Paella Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
🍳 Category: One Dish Meal
🔍 Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Spanish, European, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top, Easy
Description
Although not an authentic paella, this recipe offers a simplified version of the iconic Spanish dish. Packed with flavors from shrimp, chicken, and sausage, combined with rice, it’s a hearty one-dish meal reminiscent of a “real” paella.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Long-grain rice |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Green bell pepper |
| 2 | Boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Black pepper |
| 1/2 | Smoked sausage |
| 4 | Shrimp |
| 1/2 tsp | Turmeric |
| 1/4 tsp | Saffron |
| 1 1/2 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 493
- Fat Content: 18.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 165.1mg
- Sodium Content: 1205mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 43.6g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.1g
- Protein Content: 36.5g
Instructions
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Cook the Rice:
- Begin by cooking the long-grain rice according to package instructions. Set aside once done.
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Saute the Onions and Peppers:
- While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onions and green bell pepper to the skillet.
- Saute until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Add the boneless, skinless chicken breast halves to the skillet with the onions and peppers.
- Continue to saute until the chicken is about halfway cooked through.
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Add Remaining Ingredients:
- Once the chicken is halfway cooked, add the remaining ingredients except for the tomatoes and garlic.
- Season with salt, black pepper, turmeric, and saffron.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
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Simmer:
- Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the ingredients to simmer together until the chicken and shrimp are fully cooked.
- This should only take a few minutes, so keep an eye on it to prevent overcooking.
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Incorporate Tomatoes and Garlic:
- Once the chicken and shrimp are cooked through, stir in the diced tomatoes and minced garlic.
- Allow the flavors to meld together for a couple of minutes.
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Combine and Serve:
- Finally, when the rice is fully cooked, add it to the skillet with the rest of the ingredients.
- Gently mix everything together until well combined.
- Serve the Spanish paella hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
This easy-to-follow recipe yields a delicious Spanish-inspired dish that’s perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this simplified paella recipe, packed with tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and aromatic spices!
