Italian Sausage Paella Recipe

This is mom's way of making a delicious paella.She usually throws in everything that she can lay her hands on into paella. No matter what you use in making paella,rest assured it will come out simply fantastic.
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Servings8Cuisine
CourseTaste
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Chicken breast halves4 (Skinned And Boned)
 Paprika1 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Sweet italian sausage3⁄4 Pound
 Sun-dried tomatoes20 Ounce, chopped (Packed In Oil Drained About 1 C)
 Chicken broth15 Ounce
 Canned chicken broth29 Ounce (2 cans - 13 3/4 or 14 1/2 oz. each)
 Converted rice2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Onion1 Large, cut into wedges
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Turmeric1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Saffron1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Shrimp1 Pound (Cooked)
 Green bell pepper To Taste, cut into thin strips
 Steamed mussels10

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 564 Calories from Fat 94

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11 g16.2%

Saturated Fat 3 g14.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 98.9 mg33%

Sodium 2221.6 mg92.6%

Total Carbohydrates 66 g22%

Dietary Fiber 9.7 g38.9%

Sugars 28.8 g

Protein 59 g118.7%

Vitamin A 21.1% Vitamin C 55.1%

Calcium 20.2% Iron 55.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

You begin with cutting chicken breast into thin strips.In a small bowl mix paprika,salt & pepper.Coat chicken breast with the mixture.Cut sausage in 1/4 inch pieces,remove casing.Pat tomatoes completely dry with paper towel. Add enough water to chicken broth to make 3 3/4 cups. Bring to boil in 12 inch skillet. Stir in rice, onion, garlic, turmeric, saffron, chicken, sausage and tomatoes. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp and green pepper. If desired, arrange mussels on top. Let stand covered until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

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