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Spanish-Style Paella

Name: Spanish-Style Paella
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Spanish
Ingredients: 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1/2 pound Spanish chorizo links, sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup uncooked short grain rice; 1 cup chopped onion; 1-1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 10 strands saffron, crushed, or 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron; 1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup sweet red pepper strips; 1/2 cup green pepper strips; 1/2 cup frozen peas; Optional: Minced fresh parsley and lemon wedges

11 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023

If you enjoy cooking ethnic foods, this hearty rice dish is wonderful. It's brimming with generous chunks of sausage, shrimp and veggies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Spanish-Style Paella Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 pound Spanish chorizo links, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked short grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 strands saffron, crushed, or 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sweet red pepper strips
1/2 cup green pepper strips
1/2 cup frozen peas
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Directions

In a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken and sausage in oil for 5 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain if necessary.

Stir in rice and onion. Cook until onion is tender and rice is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add broth, tomatoes, paprika, cayenne, salt and saffron. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in shrimp, peppers and peas. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until rice is tender, shrimp turn pink and liquid is absorbed. Top with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 237 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.

Spanish-Style Paella

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