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30 Minute Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Course Chicken Recipes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword 30 minute paella, chicken paella, paella
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 271kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 ounces dried chorizo cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1-1/2 cups arborio rice or other short grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock or seafood stock
  • 1 can 15.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes, drained
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 generous pinch saffron threads
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Set a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the chicken with the olive oil, paprika, and oregano. When the pan is hot, add the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through - about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the sausage, onion, red peppers, and garlic to the pan. Cook until sausage has browned and vegetables have softened - about 5 minutes. Add the rice, stock, tomatoes, crushed red pepper and saffron.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has absorbed and the rice is soft.
  • Stir in the cooked chicken and peas. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, to bring to warm the peas. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Let stand for another minute or two before serving. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1150IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg