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Chicken and Sausage Paella Recipe
Short on time? This Chicken and Sausage Paella is ready in 20 minutes—a quick, one-pan meal that’s packed with hearty flavors and fresh veggies, perfect for those busy weeknights.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 526 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth*
- 1 1/2 cups dry couscous
- 1 10-12 ounce bag frozen peas
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 6 ounces sliced kielbasa
- 1 large chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling, turn the heat off and stir in the couscous and peas. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- While the couscous is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and swirl in the olive oil. Add the bell pepper and kielbasa to the pan, arranging them in a single layer as much as possible. Allow to brown for 5 minutes undisturbed. Add the chicken pieces, garlic, salt, thyme, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Turn the heat off.
- Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and transfer it to the skillet along with the halved tomatoes. Use a wooden spoon to fold the ingredients together. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
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Notes
- *Or use 1 (14-ounce) can of broth + 1/4 cup hot water.
- To store Chicken and Sausage Paella, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can freeze it for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth to prevent it from drying out. Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
779mg
(32%)
Potassium
751mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1235IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
67mg
(74%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 779mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 751mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1235IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.