Chicken and sausage paella is a tasty and versatile dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is a traditional Spanish dish that typically includes chicken, chorizo, and seafood, but you can easily adapt it to suit your own preferences. The key to a great paella is using high-quality ingredients and cooking it properly. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipe for chicken and sausage paella, along with some tips for making the perfect dish.
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CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PAELLA
Make and share this Chicken and Sausage Paella recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jens Kitchen
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a saucepan, heat the broth over moderate heat; keep warm.
- In a large, shallow skillet or a paella pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and saute for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain.
- Add the garlic and sausage slices to the pan and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until brown. Remove the sausage, drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Place the skillet back over moderate heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil if needed. Add the onion and red pepper and saute for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is golden brown.
- Add the rice and stir to coat it well with the oil and vegetables. Add the parsley and the bay leaf and stir in the warm broth and the peas. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, over moderately high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in the chicken and sausage. Sprinkle the dish with paprika. Place the paella in the oven and bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.4, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 141.9, Sodium 859.4, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 44
CHICKEN AND SMOKED SAUSAGE PAELLA
Use a dry smoked cooked sausage for this, and please try not to omit the smoked sausage and the saffron, it is what makes this rice dish!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat oil in a large paella pan or oven-proof casserole dish (don't worry about a lid!).
- Add in sliced smoked sausage and cook stirring until browned (about 2 minutes).
- Add in onion, garlic, red bell pepper, paprika, saffron and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) cook, stirring for about 3-4 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
- Add in rice, saffron and bay leaves; stir to combine to coat the rice.
- Add in the stock; bring to a boil, then add in the cooked chicken, frozen peas and chopped tomato; stir to combine, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the pot or casserole dish to the oven.
- Cook uncovered until the rice is tender and no liquid remains (about 20-25 minutes).
- Remove from the oven and fluff with a fork.
- Serve right away.
PRESSURE COOKER PAELLA WITH CHICKEN THIGHS AND SMOKED SAUSAGE
This is a no-seafood paella, flavored completely with chicken and smoked sausage. The recipe uses chicken thighs, which can be browned (as dictated by the recipe) to draw out the deliciousness from the skin, or cooked within the paella mixture for a lighter flavor. Either way, a super delicious dish made quickly in a pressure cooker.
Provided by Diana71
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and warm for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Season chicken thighs with salt. Place chicken skin-side down in the oil. Cook until skin is golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Slide a spatula underneath several times to prevent skin from sticking to the pot. Turn and cook until other side is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken thighs to a plate.
- Add sausage, onion, and bell pepper to the pot. Saute until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, and saffron. Stir constantly until spices are aromatic and rice becomes translucent and shiny.
- Pour in sherry and cook until absorbed, about 1 minute. Cover ingredients with chicken broth. Scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Turn off Saute setting and place chicken thighs on top of the rice. Turn pressure regulator to sealing position; select Manual and set cooking time for 12 minutes at high pressure. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method for 10 minutes according to manufacturer's instructions. Turn pressure regular to 'venting' and release remaining pressure. Remove lid, take out chicken thighs, and pour in tomatoes and peas. Mix well.
- Switch to Saute mode and cook until liquid is mostly evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes more. Top each serving of rice with a chicken thigh.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1173.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
PAELLA CUBANA CON CHORIZO, MARISCO Y POLLO (CUBAN PAELLA WITH SAUSAGE, SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN)
A very traditional Cuban dish and originally from Spain, this dish is a seafood paradise, including the best ingredients which give it a very zestful taste. It is very time consuming, and takes several hours to cook, but the results are well worth it! This is a delicious traditional Cuban Paella. You will need a paellera pan or...
Provided by R C
Categories Fish
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 1. STEP 1-STARTING YOUR PAELLA: You will need a paellera or large covered pot.
- 2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high in the paellera. Lightly brown the chicken pieces on both sides, then place the sausage (chorizo) while the chicken is frying. Once the chicken is browned on both sides, remove the chicken and sausage and place them in a large bowl.
- 3. Next place the onions, green bell peppers and garlic in the paellera and saute until the onion is translucent.
- 4. Add the salt, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and wine to the paellera. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- 5. Add the chicken, sausage, rice, water, bay leafs, peas and saffron to the paellera. Stir in all the ingredients well. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for half an hour. The rice should be tender at this point.
- 6. STEP 2-THE FISH PREPARATION: While the rice is cooking, prepare the seafood.
- 7. Heat extra olive oil in a large pan, and saute a few extra sausage pieces in the olive oil. Remove the sausage, then saute the shrimp, pieces of lobster, mahi-mahi and scallops for a couple of minutes.
- 8. Remove the seafood, and mix into the paellera, stirring all of the seafood into the rice.
- 9. Remove paellera from stove, and place in the oven (preheat to 350 degrees). Bake for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- 10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and serve. You may also garnish with sliced red bell peppers, asparagus spears and tomatoes . Enjoy!
ARTICHOKE AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE CAULIFLOWER "PAELLA"
I just love a great one-pot dish that makes everyone go wow. I prepare, cook, and serve right out of my beautiful braising pan. You can also use your paella pan. Thank you to D&D Market (the new Wethersfield, CT store) for the fresh ingredients to make this great recipe. Using cauliflower as your rice makes this dish a perfect paleo side dish or main course! This is also a stove-to-table dish without any mess in 30 minutes!
Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place cauliflower florets in a food processor; pulse into grains the size of rice.
- Combine hot water and saffron threads in a small bowl; let stand for 3 minutes to infuse.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a paella pan over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and onion; cook for 3 minutes. Add saffron infusion, carrot, garlic, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir cauliflower "rice" and artichokes into the pan. Cook and stir until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in stock; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until most of the stock is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in snow peas; simmer until all stock is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Remove paella from the heat and drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 2195.6 mg, Sugar 9 g
TRADITIONAL PAELLA WITH CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP
Steps:
- Melt oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft. Add rice and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add white wine and cook until absorbed about 3-4 minutes. Add chicken and sausage and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water, contents of seasoning packet, tomatoes, peas, oregano and cayenne pepper and bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low boil, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, covered, an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Top with cheese and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the paella will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful chicken and sausage, and use a good quality olive oil.
- Sauté the chicken and sausage before adding the rice. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, texture, and color to the paella. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, peas, and artichokes.
- Use a good quality saffron. Saffron is a key ingredient in paella, and it is what gives it its characteristic yellow color. Be sure to use a good quality saffron, as the cheaper varieties can be bitter.
- Let the paella rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the rice to absorb the broth.
Conclusion:
Chicken and sausage paella is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its vibrant colors and flavorful ingredients, paella is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give chicken and sausage paella a try. You won't be disappointed!
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