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Easy Gluten Free Paella Recipe with Seafood

Bring the delicious flavors of Spain to your kitchen with this rich gluten-free paella. The saffron-infused rice is paired with chicken, shrimp, mussels, and a variety of vegetables cooked in aromatic spices. It's topped with fresh lemon juice and parsley for a beautiful presentation. Everyone at the dinner table will be impressed by this dish's big bold flavors. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 567 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Spanish

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1 ½ cups spanish rice like Calrose rice
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb mussels
  • ¼ cup frozen peas
Garnish
  • parsley
  • lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Combine chicken pieces in a mixing bowl with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or large skillet.
  3. Once heated, add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for around 3-4 minutes until the onion and pepper start to soften.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken, white wine, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, Spanish rice, saffron threads, and chicken broth. Give the mixture a good stir until all ingredients are well combined. Cook covered at a steady simmer over medium heat to low heat for around 20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid and is fully cooked or al dente. Be sure not to stir the rice during this process so the rice can form a nice crispy crust at the bottom of the pan.
  5. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add shrimp, mussels, and frozen peas.
  6. Once done, remove from heat, remove the lid, fold in lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 187mg (62%) Sodium 1339mg (56%) Potassium 928mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 846IU (17%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 567

% Daily Value*

Calories 567kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 187mg 62%
Sodium 1339mg 56%
Potassium 928mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 846IU 17%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 6mg 33%

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

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