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Paella

Delicious One-Pan Paella Recipe with Chicken, Chorizo, and Seafood

This savory paella blends chicken, chorizo, seafood, and aromatic spices for a vibrant dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Seafood
  • 200 g chicken thighs boneless, cut into pieces
  • 200 g chorizo sausage sliced
  • 200 g shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 200 g mussels cleaned
Grains
  • 300 g Bomba rice or any short-grain rice
Vegetables and Aromatics
  • 1 tsp saffron threads soaked in warm water
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 100 g green peas fresh or frozen
Liquids
  • 750 ml chicken broth or seafood stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Large pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken thighs and chorizo sausage to the pan, cooking until browned.
  3. Stir in onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
  4. Add rice and smoked paprika, stirring well for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and add saffron along with its soaking liquid.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. Add shrimp, mussels, and peas to the pan, cooking until seafood is done and rice is tender.
  8. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20g

Notes

This paella is versatile; feel free to swap proteins or add your favorite spices for a personal touch.

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