Chicken and Shrimp Paella
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4
2 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
501 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
International
Chicken and Shrimp Paella
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This chicken and shrimp paella is the perfect comfort food! Rich in flavor this paella is so delicious that you won't be able to stop yourself from coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped (Vidalia or white
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup red pepper chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes canned, drained
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Spanish
- 5 1/2 cups chicken broth hot
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads microwave for 15 seconds to help toast saffron, loosely packed
- 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cups short grain rice (Rice options: Paella, Bomba, Aborio, sushi, short grain)
- 1 pound Shrimp fresh or frozen-thawed, large, peeled & deveined
- 1/2 cup peas frozen
- 1-2 lemons cut into wedges (for garnish
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped (for garnish
- 1/4 cup green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add the olive oil to a large 10-12 inch skillet pan. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken on both sides and cook until golden for about 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the chopped onion and red pepper, and sauté until translucent for about 4 minutes. Add an additional tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms, diced tomatoes, salt, smoked paprika, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the hot chicken broth, saffron threads, and soy sauce, and heat to bring to a boil.
- Add the rice, and place the browned chicken on top of the rice. Do not move the chicken or stir the rice. It all cooks in one place. Return to a boil for 15 minutes.
- Add shrimp and peas on top of the rice, and heat for an additional 5 minutes.
- Cover skillet with a lid and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve and garnish with lemon wedges, green onion, and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Any vegetables can be used (peppers, artichokes, green beans, red onion, peas)
- Any meat/seafood combination can be used (uncooked shrimp, small clams, mussels, chopped white fish, sausage)
- Mahatma makes a Paella parboiled medium grain rice that works perfectly in this dish!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
501kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
1581mg
(66%)
Potassium
692mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1221IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
63mg
(70%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1581mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1221IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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