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Mom’s Paella

Name: Mom's Paella
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup sliced fully cooked smoked sausage (1/4-inch slices); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved; 1/2 cup raisins, optional; 1 cup uncooked converted rice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 2-1/4 cups chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022

I enjoy cooking ethnic foods, especially those that call for lots of rice. Like my mom, I often prepare this dish for special Sunday get-togethers. Traditional paella uses saffron, but turmeric is a budget-friendly alternative. —Ena Quiggle, Goodhue, Minnesota

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup sliced fully cooked smoked sausage (1/4-inch slices)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
1/2 cup raisins, optional
1 cup uncooked converted rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons ground turmeric
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2-1/4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the chicken, ham, sausage, onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons oil for 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add olives and raisins if desired. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through, stirring occasionally; remove meat and vegetable mixture from pan and keep warm.
In the same skillet, saute rice in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the garlic, turmeric and curry. Return meat and vegetables to pan; toss lightly. Add broth and mixed vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 258 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 711mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.

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