Easy Paella Recipe

Easy Paella Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 6 :Servings

Prep: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Serving size 1/6 of recipe

Calories 378 Protein 31 g Carbohydrates 44 g Fat 9 g Fiber 7 g Sugar 5 g Sodium 156 mg

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, or 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 4 cups cooked short-grain brown rice or regular brown rice
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 21/2 cups frozen peas
• sea salt and black pepper
• garnish: fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes

Method

1. To a deep nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, and red onion
2. Cook until the onion has turned brown and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic
3. Add the paprika and turmeric to the oil and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn the spices
4. Add the chicken cubes and cook until the outside edges are browned, about 5 minutes
5. Add the shrimp and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring continuously
6. Add the rice, tomatoes, and broth
7. Bring to a simmer, then add the bay leaf and reduce the heat
8. Cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, then fold in the frozen peas and stir
9. Simmer for about 3 minutes more, then season to taste with salt and pepper
10. Remove and discard the bay leaf
11. Garnish and enjoy warm

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