Easy Paella

Easy Paella

Paella is a classic Spanish dish made with saffron rice, chorizo sausage, chicken, and seafood served in a large skillet for a crowd-pleasing meal.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
8

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper for marinade in a glass bowl.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until needed.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes, then stir in rice. Cook and stir until rice is coated with oil, about 3 minutes.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Stir until well combined and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Add bell pepper and sausage; cook and stir, breaking sausage up with a spatula, for 5 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.'}

  8. 8

    {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood mixture.'}

  9. 9

    {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

736
Calories
56 g
Protein
46 g
Carbs
35 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
1204 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/84137/easy-paella/
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