BIG SKY PAELLA

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This savory spanish rice dish is an easy one-pot meal with just enough spice to warm you up from the inside out! I was looking for a Spanish dish to take for a theme dinner party and came up with this simplified hybrid of a few recipes I'd researched. This recipe can easily be adapted to suit your tastes... add oregano to the chicken seasoning if you like that flavor, omit the shrimp, or even add additional shellfish such as clams or mussels if you like. The dish comes together very quickly after the initial ingredient prep. Be careful not to add too much liquid, the finished dish is nice if the rice toasts and forms a slight crunch on the bottom. Don't forget the squeeze of lemon!

Provided by ellrgee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 white onion, medium dice
1 red bell pepper, medium dice
2 cups long grain rice
2 -3 sausage links, cut across into bite size rounds (chorizo or spicy Louisiana style)
1 (8 ounce) package chicken tenders, cut across into bite size pieces
15 -20 medium shrimp, cleaned, uncooked (fresh or thawed)
3 green onions, white and tender green parts, sliced across
1 cup frozen peas, steamed in micro for three minutes then drained
1 (32 ounce) box chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon saffron
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 tablespoon paprika
1 -3 tablespoon olive oil
1 -2 teaspoon salt and pepper (or to taste)
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, simmer chicken stock w/ bay leaf and saffron.
  • Season chicken tenders w/ paprika, S&P.
  • In paella pan or 15" skillet, on med-high, heat 1.5 TBSP olive oil and sauté chicken tenders until browned on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside in large bowl.
  • Add sausage to skillet and brown on both sides. Add sausage to bowl w/ chicken, keeping any grease and remaining oil in the pan.
  • Add onion, red bell pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, S&P to pan. Saute until soft (add extra oil here if necessary).
  • Add rice and toast 3-4 minute.
  • Add all chicken stock to pan, stir, reduce heat, cover and let simmer 10 minute.
  • Stir in chicken, sausage and shrimp, top w/ peas, cover and let simmer 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat, garnish w/ green onions.
  • Serve w/ lemon wedges and Enjoy!

Rafique Hayat
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Overall, I thought this paella was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I'll definitely be making it again.


Maria Hendrika Fourie
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This paella was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll use less paprika next time.


Nazmul Fake smile
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This paella was delicious! I especially loved the crispy bits of rice on the bottom of the pan.


Judy zaghati
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This paella was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add more liquid next time.


pyae phyo maung
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This was the best paella I've ever had! I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Richard Hunt
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I'm not a fan of paella, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The rice was fluffy and the seafood was cooked well.


Amogh Sankar
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This paella was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Quraish Golooba
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This paella was too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Amélia Lavoie
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my paella turned out really bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


soniya phuyal
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This paella was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Hajy Afzal
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Overall, I thought this paella was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice.


Bheemji Veer
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This paella was a bit too spicy for me. I think I'll use less chorizo next time.


bijaya prasad
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The rice in this paella was a little too mushy for my taste. I think I'll try cooking it for a few minutes less next time.


Nonto Mpanza
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I love that this recipe uses chicken and chorizo instead of seafood. It's a great option for people who don't like seafood or have allergies.


Daniel Nuts
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This paella is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


salma youssef
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I've made this paella several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The saffron gives it such a lovely flavor.


chileshe mwamba
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This recipe was easy to follow and the paella turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the peas and bell peppers.


Joshua Akinsola
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this paella. The chicken and chorizo were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.


Aryah Hazelwood
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This paella was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were incredible and the presentation was beautiful. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


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