A delicious and hearty Spanish dish made with chicken, rice, and a variety of flavorful spices and vegetables.
Chicken Paella
A delicious and hearty Spanish dish made with chicken, rice, and a variety of flavorful spices and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper red chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups short grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon saffron
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, then add to the skillet and brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat the grains with the vegetable mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth, smoked paprika, and saffron. Stir to combine.
- Nestle the chicken thighs into the rice mixture, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Chicken Paella.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg