Easy Paella

Name: Easy Paella
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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; 1/2 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

⏱️ Ready in 1h 🥄 Prep 30 min 🔥 Cook 30 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 56 views

Easy Paella is an impressive dinner you can prepare in about 1 hour. Made with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, salt and black pepper to taste and 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 30 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 736

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 35.1g 45%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1204mg 52%

Total Carbohydrate 45.7g 17%

Dietary Fiber 2.9g 10%

Total Sugars 1.9g

Protein 55.7g 111%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.

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.