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Classic Chicken Paella

A flavorful and authentic Spanish chicken and rice dish cooked with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1.1 pounds Bomba rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 packet Paellero
  • 1 15-ounce diced tomatoes petite
  • 1 cup water additional if needed
  • 1 cup peas frozen, straight from freezer
  • 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lemon wedges for garnishing

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5-8 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the sofrito (vegetables and garlic) from pan and set aside.
  3. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until about 50% cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  4. Add bomba rice to the pan and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes to toast the rice.
  5. Pour chicken broth into a bowl containing the Paellero seasoning, stir to combine, then add to the rice. Stir to distribute evenly.
  6. Return the cooked sofrito and chicken to the pan. Add diced tomatoes and water. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Stir in frozen peas and minced parsley, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
  8. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This authentic chicken paella is perfect for a flavorful dinner that highlights the vibrant taste of Spain.
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