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

Ahmad Mushtaq
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The rice in my paella was undercooked. I'll have to cook it for longer next time.


Amna Jutt
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This paella recipe is too bland for my taste. I'll have to add more spices next time.


cookie family
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my paella. It didn't turn out as good as I expected.


AAkash Kashmari
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This paella recipe is a great way to learn how to cook Spanish food. It's a fun and easy dish to make.


Md.Alamin Hosen
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I love that this paella recipe is customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Jacob Miranda
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This paella recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the dish is delicious.


Md.Habibur Rahman
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I've made this paella recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for any occasion.


Vinaykumar Shirur
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This paella recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's a beautiful and delicious dish.


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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I loved this paella recipe. The chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Kelis
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This paella recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing!


12Finga music
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I made this paella recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best birthday dinner he'd ever had.


smartd James
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This paella recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the shrimp and mussels.


Deborah Smith
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I love the crispy bottom on this paella. It adds a nice texture to the dish.


Nassim Zalwango stenback
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This paella recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


A Villarreal
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I made this paella recipe for my Spanish friends and they loved it! They said it was the best paella they'd ever had.


MD S mion
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This paella recipe is perfect for a party. It's a one-pot dish that's easy to share.


Muddu Patrick
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I used frozen seafood in this paella recipe and it turned out great. It's a great way to save time and money.


Justin Picard
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The saffron in this paella recipe really makes it special. It gives the dish a beautiful color and a unique flavor.


Temple Ishorshengabor
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I love how easy this paella recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Deidi Francis
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This paella recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.