Best 6 Chicken Sausage And Red Pepper Paella Recipes

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Chicken sausage and red pepper paella is a vibrant and flavorful dish made with tender chicken sausage, crisp red peppers, aromatic saffron, and a variety of other ingredients. This easy-to-make dish is a colorful and delectable treat that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner or a special gathering with friends. With its combination of savory flavors and colorful ingredients, chicken sausage and red pepper paella is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PAELLA



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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

4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large chicken, cut up
salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 sweet sausages, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 cups fresh peas
1 teaspoon paprika
1 lemon, cut into wedges

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

EASY PAELLA



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An easy to make paella using chorizo, chicken, and shrimp.

Provided by mls

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and black pepper to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
1 pinch saffron threads
1 bay leaf
½ bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 lemons, zested
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 pound chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice. Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, turning the shrimp, until both sides are pink.
  • Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 202.5 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 55.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1204.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BELL PEPPER PAELLA



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Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 links hot and/or sweet Italian sausage (about 6 ounces total)
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup Arborio or other medium-grain rice or converted rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup drained canned tomatoes, chopped coarse
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Squeeze sausage meat from casings into a 10-inch heavy ovenproof skillet and add bell peppers, onion, and oil. Cook mixture over moderately high heat, breaking up sausage with a fork and stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until vegetables begin to brown. Add rice and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in wine, tomatoes, and water and bring to a boil, stirring to loosen brown bits. Transfer skillet to oven and bake, uncovered, 25 minutes, or until most liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN AND SMOKED SAUSAGE PAELLA



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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

3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups dry smoked sausage, sliced about 1/2-inch diagonallly (can use more)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped (or to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups rice (use short grain rice for this)
1 pinch saffron
2 bay leaves
4 cups chicken broth
6 cups cooked chicken, cut into chunks (i just use the meat from one whole cooked chicken)
1 cup frozen peas
2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper

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.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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Tart balsamic vinegar brightens up bell peppers, sweet tomatoes, and juicy chicken sausage for flavorful Italian fare. Bring it all together with toasted bread and fresh oregano.

Provided by Jamie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
2 cups grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 (8 ounce) baguette, thinly sliced
1 (12 ounce) package cooked Italian chicken sausage, sliced diagonally into thirds
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Arrange 2 racks in middle and upper thirds of oven and preheat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10x15-inch baking pans with foil.
  • Toss bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes together in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Transfer to one of the prepared pans.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, drizzle bread slices with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining salt and black pepper. Arrange on the other prepared pan.
  • Remove the vegetables from the oven; push to one side of the pan. Add sausage to the exposed portion of the pan.
  • Roast until vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through, 10 to 15 minutes more, adding the pan with bread in the last 5 minutes of roasting time. Sprinkle vegetables and sausage with oregano and serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1231.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

PAELLA WITH CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE



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Looking for a simple paella recipe that will appeal to the whole family? Our Paella with Chicken and Sausage is definitely worth a try. What's even better, there's only one pot to wash!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Roasted Red Pepper Dressing, divided
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
6-1/2 oz. (1/2 of 13-oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Uncured Roasted Peppers & Onions Sausage, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup Spanish-style yellow rice, uncooked
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 bay leaf
2-1/3 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Heat half the dressing in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and sausage; cook and stir 5 min. or until chicken is evenly browned.
  • Add remaining dressing along with the peppers, onions and garlic; cook 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice, paprika and bay leaf; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Place skillet in oven.
  • Bake 30 min. or until rice is tender and broth is cooked off. Remove from oven. Stir in peas; cover. Let stand 5 min. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Fluff paella with fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1180 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 19 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality chicken sausage. Look for sausage that is made with all-natural ingredients and has a good balance of spices.
  • If you can't find chicken sausage, you can substitute another type of sausage, such as chorizo or Italian sausage.
  • Red bell peppers are the traditional pepper used in paella, but you can use any type of bell pepper that you like.
  • If you don't have saffron, you can use turmeric as a substitute. However, saffron is the traditional spice used in paella and it really does give the dish its signature flavor.
  • Paella is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Feel free to add or remove ingredients as desired.

Conclusion:

Chicken sausage and red pepper paella is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a try!

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