SPANISH-STYLE PAELLA

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If you enjoy cooking ethnic foods, this Spanish paella recipe will be a favorite. It's brimming with generous chunks of sausage, shrimp and veggies.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound Spanish chorizo links, sliced
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked short grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 strands saffron, crushed or 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sweet red pepper strips
1/2 cup green pepper strips
1/2 cup frozen peas
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and chicken in oil for 5 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain if necessary. , Stir in rice and onion. Cook until onion is tender and rice is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add the broth, tomatoes, paprika, cayenne, salt and saffron. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes. , Stir in the shrimp, peppers and peas. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until rice is tender, shrimp turn pink and liquid is absorbed. Top with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

nakiranda Noreen
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This paella was delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly and the seafood was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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This paella was so good! The rice was cooked perfectly and the seafood was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hot Babi
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This paella was amazing! The flavors were so rich and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rick Paquette
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This paella was delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly and the seafood was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kan Chana
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This paella was so good! The rice was cooked perfectly and the seafood was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahd Reda
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This paella was amazing! The flavors were so rich and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Adigun Ajao
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This paella was delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly and the seafood was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Waqar Babar
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This paella was so good! The rice was cooked perfectly and the seafood was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Nawaz
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This paella was amazing! The flavors were so rich and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cherish
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This paella was delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly and the seafood was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Chase Cousins
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I made this paella for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nusri Nusri
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This paella was so good! The rice was cooked perfectly and the seafood was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Arehanna Barnett
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I've made this paella several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


Maropene Motshwari
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This paella was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The rice was cooked to perfection and the seafood was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Musasizi Emmanuel
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I made this paella last night and it was delicious! The flavors were so rich and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.