Chicken Paella Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    532 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Chicken Paella Recipe

This Chicken Paella will fill your home with the most amazing Spanish-inspired smells… and will fill your tummy for days!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or short-grain rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads crushed
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes drained
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in rice, smoked paprika, and saffron, cooking until rice is well-coated with the oil and spices.
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then return the chicken to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  5. Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 532kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 170mg (7%) Potassium 886mg (25%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1480IU (30%) Vitamin C 65mg (72%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 532kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Potassium 886mg 19%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1480IU 30%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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