🥘 Quick and Easy Paella Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and aromatic spices, paired with perfectly cooked rice and colorful vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Spanish classic is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal. 🍴🌟
Ingredients
- 🥩 300g chicken thighs cut into chunks
- 🦐 200g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 🌾 1 cup short-grain rice like Arborio
- 🧅 1 medium onion diced
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic minced
- 🫑 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 🍅 2 medium tomatoes diced (or 1/2 cup canned tomatoes)
- 🧂 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 🌿 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads optional
- 🥣 2 cups chicken broth
- 🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🍋 Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the bell pepper. Set aside. 🧅🧄
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Add the chicken chunks and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside. 🥩
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. 🍅🫑
- Add Rice and Spices: Stir in the rice, smoked paprika, and saffron (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, coating the rice in the spices and oil. 🌾
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Arrange the chicken and shrimp on top of the rice. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. 🥘
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and let the paella rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot. 🍋
Notes
Benefits:
Rich in Protein: Chicken and shrimp provide a great protein boost.
Antioxidant Power: Bell peppers and tomatoes are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants.
Balanced Meal: Contains carbs, protein, and healthy fats for a complete dish.
Saffron Benefits: Saffron (if used) has mood-enhancing and antioxidant properties.
Calories:
Approximately 350 calories per serving.
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