Classic Paella Recipe
A true Spanish cuisine addict will love this Paella recipe of mine. This paella recipe is fast, easy and tasty but you can very well pass on your tips in case you have any. Start now!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound chicken breast cubes
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) stewed tomatoes, chopped, reserving liquid
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground saffron
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small red pepper, cut into strips
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup frozen green peas
Directions
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot.
Add chicken and stir until browned.
Add rice, onion, and garlic.
Cook, stirring, until onion is tender and rice is lightly browned.
Add broth, tomatoes, tomato liquid, paprika, ground red pepper, and saffron.
Bring to a boil over high heat; stir.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Add shrimp, pepper strips, and peas.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until rice is tender, liquid is absorbed and shrimp are opaque.
Add chicken and stir until browned.
Add rice, onion, and garlic.
Cook, stirring, until onion is tender and rice is lightly browned.
Add broth, tomatoes, tomato liquid, paprika, ground red pepper, and saffron.
Bring to a boil over high heat; stir.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Add shrimp, pepper strips, and peas.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until rice is tender, liquid is absorbed and shrimp are opaque.
