SKILLET CHICKEN PAELLA

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Quick dinner, with a suggestion of traditional paella flavors. Source: Orlando Sentinel, 198? Or 1990 -something

Provided by Nadacook

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain rice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron or 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, pretty, but (optional)
3/4 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towel. Cut into strips. In 10-12 inch skillet, cook chicken strips one half at a time for 2-3 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until tender, but not brown. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Add broth, uncooked rice, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and saffron or turmeric. Return skillet to heat, and bring to boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add undrained tomatoes, pepper strips and frozen peas to skillet. Cover and simmer another 5 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in chicken and for another minute or two.

Nalubega Jesic
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Easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. Will definitely make this again.


Cjay Yuniel
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This paella was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. The saffron added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Adrian
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The paella was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The saffron gave the dish a lovely golden color and a subtle, yet distinct flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone loo


Zarien Gill
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Great recipe! The paella was flavorful and easy to make. The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The saffron added a nice touch of flavor and color. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Dickson Abrodedzi
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The paella was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. The rice was cooked just right and had a nice chew to it. The saffron gave the dish a beautiful golden color and a wonderful aroma. I would definitely recom


Arts with Hearts
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This skillet chicken paella was a delightful dish that was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The saffron added a beautiful golden color and a subtle, yet distinct f