Chorizo & Chicken Paella

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 302.0
  • Total Fat: 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 98.1 mg
  • Sodium: 356.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 38.4 g

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Introduction

A seafood-free version of the classic Spanish dish Paella. Inspired by Canadian Living.com A seafood-free version of the classic Spanish dish Paella. Inspired by Canadian Living.com
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1/4tsp crumbled saffron threads (optional)
    3/4 cup broth (boullion cube + boiling water)
    1/4 tsp salt
    1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , cubed
    2 tbsp olive oil
    1 onion , diced
    1 green pepper , diced
    3 clove garlic , minced
    2 tbsp tomato paste
    1 cup arborio rice
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    2 chorizo sausages , sliced
    1/4 tsp smoked paprika
    2 tbsp minced fresh parsley / cilantro

Directions


Preparation:
Stir saffron into broth; let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle salt over chicken. In large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken. Transfer to plate.

Add remaining oil to pan; cook onion and red pepper over low heat until onion is translucent, 10 minutes.

Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in rice; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add saffron broth, 3/4 cup (175 mL) water, wine, chorizo and paprika. Return chicken to pan; bring to boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until rice is tender and no liquid remains, about 20 minutes. Stir in parsley. Let stand for 5 minutes.


Serving Size: Makes 8 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALAINALESLIE.